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Iranians Backtrack: Erfan Soltani Not Sentenced to Death

Published January 15, 2026, 08:16
Iranians Backtrack: Erfan Soltani Not Sentenced to Death

Disturbance was caused by reports that 26-year-old Iranian Erfan Soltani had been sentenced to death for his participation in recent protests. However, representatives of the Iranian judiciary denied the information today, stating that Soltani is accused of “conspiracy against the internal security of the country” and “propaganda activities,” but the death penalty does not apply to these charges. Soltani is reportedly being held in the Karaj Central Prison, while his family had been informed of the postponement of his execution. The initial news had caused international outcry, with the Iranian Foreign Minister assuring that there is no plan for hanging.