In a speech broadcast by state television, Khamenei said the protests had left "several thousand" people dead, the first indication from an Iranian leader of the extent of the casualties from the wave of protests that began December 28 and led to a bloody crackdown
17 January,2026 11:25 PM IST | Dubai | AP
Erfan Soltani is imprisoned in Karaj outside Tehran after his arrest and is facing charges of propaganda against Iran's Islamic system and acting against national security, the judiciary said in a statement carried by state TV
15 January,2026 07:04 PM IST | Paris | AFP
Human rights activists has also appealed for international support to stop Erfan Soltani’s execution. He has been unable to seek legal counsel to defend himself. The 26-year-old has been charged with “waging war against God”, an offence punishable by death in Iran
14 January,2026 07:39 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of “very strong action” if authorities execute protesters amid ongoing anti-government unrest. He stressed that mass killings would not be tolerated and compared the situation to past US actions overseas
14 January,2026 06:56 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
