Overview
- Iran Human Rights and Hengaw say Soltani was arrested on January 8 in Fardis, Karaj, and charged with “waging war against God,” a capital offense under Iranian law.
- His family was reportedly told on January 11 that the death sentence would be carried out on January 14, and they were allowed a brief 10-minute visit.
- Iranian authorities have not publicly confirmed the execution order, and a nationwide communications blackout is hindering independent verification.
- The U.S. State Department says more than 10,600 people have been arrested over the protests and cites reports that Soltani’s execution is scheduled for Wednesday.
- UN human rights chief Volker Turk condemned lethal force against demonstrators, as Tasnim reported the judiciary’s first protest indictments with serious moharebeh cases to be prioritized.