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Iran Says Protester Erfan Soltani Won’t Face Execution as U.S. Imposes Sanctions and U.N. Plans Briefing

Rights groups count thousands dead as Iran keeps communications restricted.

Overview

  • Iran’s judiciary said 26-year-old Erfan Soltani faces non-capital charges of national security offenses and propaganda and would receive a prison term if convicted.
  • Washington announced new sanctions on Iranian security figures accused of directing the crackdown, including National Security Council secretary Ali Larijani.
  • The U.N. Security Council is set to convene today for a U.S.-requested briefing on the situation in Iran.
  • President Trump said he has been told the killings have ended and signaled he is watching events, but he did not rule out possible military action.
  • NGOs report at least 3,428 protesters killed and a near blackout of internet access, while Iranian officials claim calm and total control.