Iran’s judiciary has rejected claims that it planned to execute a man arrested in connection with the country’s recent protests, calling such reports false. Earlier this week, Norway-based Kurdish human rights group Hengaw said the family of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani had been informed that he could be executed on Wednesday, just days after his arrest. On Wednesday, the group said the execution had been postponed but warned that there were still serious concerns about his safety.
Reacting to the reports, US President Donald Trump said the delay was “good news” and expressed hope it would continue. He had previously warned Iran against executing protesters.
Iran’s judiciary said Soltani is facing charges of “colluding against national security” and propaganda activities against the establishment”, offences it said do not carry the death penalty. State broadcaster IRIB described reports suggesting he was facing execution as blatant news fabrication. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also denied there were plans for executions, telling US television that there was “no plan” to hang people.
The comments came after Trump threatened to take “very strong action” if executions went ahead, amid growing speculation about possible US military action. On Wednesday, Trump told reporters that sources had informed him that executions in Iran were stopping and that there was no plan to carry them out.
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