Iranian Protester Set To Be Executed Despite Trump Warning
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Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, 26, faces execution for alleged protest participation despite Trump's warnings of strong U.S. action.
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A 26-year-old Iranian shopkeeper named Erfan Soltani is scheduled to be executed Wednesday after an Iranian court sentenced him to death within two days for allegedly participating in anti-government protests, according to his family. Soltani was arrested last week and denied legal counsel, becoming believed to be the first person sentenced to death in connection with the demonstrations that have swept Iran's 31 provinces. President Trump warned Monday that "if they hang them, you're going to see some things," and on Tuesday posted on Truth Social that "Help is on the way" while canceling all meetings with Iranian officials until the killings stop. Iran's judiciary chief has ordered fast-track trials for the 18,434 detained protesters, while independent estimates suggest the crackdown has killed between 2,403 and as many as 6,000 demonstrators. Trump said he is weighing military options against Iran but has provided few specifics on what intervention might entail.
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President Trump warned of 'strong action' if Iran executes the protester.
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