Iranian Family Pleads for Trump Intervention Relatives of Erfan Soltani want the US President to stop a fast execution.
Execution Set Today
Erfan Soltani is a 26-year-old shopkeeper in Iran. Authorities arrested him last Thursday during a protest in Fardis.
He now faces execution on Wednesday. His family received a ten-minute visit to say goodbye.
Trump Vows Action
President Donald Trump spoke about the situation on Tuesday. He warned Iran against killing peaceful protestors.
“If they do such a thing, we will take very strong action.”
He also posted on Truth Social. He said officials would pay a big price for these deaths.
Quick Legal Process
Soltani is the first person facing death in this wave of unrest. His trial was fast and hidden from the public.
He had no access to a lawyer. Human rights groups say this is the quickest case they have ever seen.
A Family Plea
A relative named Somayeh spoke to CNN about the young man. She called him kind and non-violent.
“I beg you, please do not let Erfan be executed.”
She wants the President to stand behind his recent words. Meanwhile, Iran says it will continue with fast trials.
Crackdown in Iran
Protests began in December after the rial currency collapsed. Since then, security forces have killed 2,403 people.
Finally, official reports say over 18,100 people are in detention. Most face charges for attending demonstrations.