Erfan Soltani
Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian protester, has garnered international attention as he faces imminent execution amidst a brutal crackdown on anti-regime demonstrations in Iran. Arrested during protests in Karaj, he has reportedly been sentenced to death for 'waging war against God,' a charge that carries severe penalties under Iranian law. Human rights organizations, including Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) and the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFD), have condemned the government's actions, highlighting Soltani's situation as emblematic of the regime's violent repression of dissent and calling for global intervention to save his life.
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Erfan Soltani was released on bail following fears of execution after being detained during anti-government protests in Iran.
Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail following fears of execution, reports say
United States· 2026-02-02
Erfan Soltani's fate drew international attention after the U.S. claimed he would be executed.
Trump, optimista sobre un acuerdo con Irán - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-02-02
Erfan Soltani is an Iranian protester who was released on bail.
Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say
United Kingdom· 2026-02-01Erfan Soltani is a 26-year-old Iranian who became a symbol of repression in Iran following protests in January.
Opozantul iranian care risca să fie spânzurat a fost eliberat pe cauţiune. Erfan Soltani este, din ianuarie, un simbol al represiunilor din Iran
Romania· 2026-02-01
Erfan Soltani became the face of the widespread protest movement in Iran and was released on bail after being arrested during the demonstrations.
L’Iran libère Erfan Soltani, devenu le visage des manifestations
France· 2026-02-01
Erfan Soltani has been released.
Direkt – Krisen i Mellanöstern – Advokat: Erfan Soltani har släppts
Sweden· 2026-02-01
Erfan Soltani is a detained Iranian protester whose execution did not take place as feared and is reported to be in good physical health.
Detained Iranian protester in good physical health after execution fears, family and rights group sayUnited States· 2026-01-19
Erfan Soltani was the first Iranian protester sentenced to death since the unrest began.
Svaki napad na Hamneija, predstavljao bi objavu rata Iranu
Montenegro· 2026-01-19
Erfan Soltani was widely considered to be facing imminent execution, raising international alarm.
Închisorile „abatoare” din Iran. Protestatarii deținuți se confruntă cu tortură, violuri și șocuri electriceRomania· 2026-01-18
Erfan Soltani was the first Iranian protester sentenced to death since the unrest began.
Iran warns attack on Khamenei would be declaration of war | IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-18
Erfan Soltani, the young Iranian protester, was reportedly killed in detention.
Erfan Soltani a fost ucis cu brutalitate în închisoare, susțin surse din interiorul IranuluiRomania· 2026-01-18
Erfan Soltani is a 26-year-old demonstrator who was reported to be alive and met with his family after being detained.
“ერფან სოლტანი ცოცხალია და ოჯახის წევრებს შეხვდა“
Georgia· 2026-01-18Erfan Soltani's execution was cancelled by Iranian authorities.
‘He hoped Trump’s help would arrive’: why protesters in Iran feel betrayed | IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-18
Protester Erfan Soltani was reported to potentially face the death penalty, but his family stated that his execution was postponed.
Iran’s supreme leader admits thousands were killed in protests supported by ‘criminal’ TrumpUnited States· 2026-01-18Erfan Soltani was reported to be at risk of execution according to human rights activists.
El movimiento de protesta en Irán amaina frente a la “brutal” represión - MundoParaguay· 2026-01-17
Erfan Soltani was sentenced to death by the Iranian regime for participating in protests against it.
Εγκλημα κατά του Θεού | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Greece· 2026-01-16
Erfan Soltani is a high-profile protestor in Iran whose execution was planned and deeply troubled President Trump.
On the verge of strikes in Iran, the US held off. What happens next is up to TrumpUnited States· 2026-01-16
Erfan Soltani was arrested during protests but was not sentenced to death.
(Uživo) Protesti u Iranu: Amerika zadala udarac Teheranu, Srbi dobili upozorenje
Serbia· 2026-01-16
Erfan Soltani has been sentenced to death after being detained during the protests.
Protestos nonāvēto skaits – rekordliels / Diena
Latvia· 2026-01-15
Erfan Soltani is currently imprisoned in Karaj near Tehran, accused of propaganda against the Islamic system.
Вместо удара по Ирану США ввели санкции против иранских чиновников
Belarus· 2026-01-15
The family of Erfan Soltani had been told the 26-year old shopkeeper had been sentenced to death for participating in the protests.
US President Donald Trump aims to keep everyone guessing over Iran actionUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian, became a symbol of the revolution against the ayatollahs after his execution was suspended.
EE. UU. dice que tiene conocimiento de que Irán ha suspendido 800 ejecuciones | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-01-15Erfan Soltani was reportedly scheduled to be executed after being arrested during protests.
Eron namoyishchilarni qatl etishni rejalashtirgani yo‘q — Tramp – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2026-01-15Erfan Soltani is alive and the Iranian regime announced that it does not intend to execute him.
Nach USA-Warnungen: In Iran herrscht jetzt nervöse Funkstille - Internet bleibt abgeschaltet - Politik
Germany· 2026-01-15Rights organisation Hengaw reported that Erfan Soltani was due to be executed on Wednesday, but his execution was postponed.
US troops return to Qatar base; Iran reopens airspace — is America stepping back from Tehran strike?
India· 2026-01-15
Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old protester, was reported to have not been sentenced to death despite his arrest.
Trump chooses sanctions over strikes, for now, against Iranian regime
Australia· 2026-01-15Erfan Soltani became a symbol for the repression of protesters in Iran.
Iran protests appear to slow under weight of brutal crackdown | IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Erfan Soltani is a detained protester who faced execution in connection with recent protests in Iran.
Iran denies plan to execute detained protesterUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Erfan Soltani is a 26-year-old protester whose fate has raised concerns among human rights defenders.
las manifestaciones contra el régimen de Alí Jamenei, víctimas y todo lo que tenés que saber este 15 de enero
Argentina· 2026-01-15The execution of Erfan Soltani was stopped.
Irans grannländer väljer tystnad kring upproretSweden· 2026-01-15