Erfan Soltani’s family is urgently seeking assistance from Donald Trump to save the Iranian shopkeeper, who is facing imminent execution by the Iranian regime for his involvement in anti-government protests.
Erfan was given a brief 10-minute farewell with his family after receiving a death sentence from the Iranian authorities amidst a severe crackdown on demonstrations triggered by domestic economic issues. His execution is scheduled for today, adding to the rising death toll of individuals killed during the widespread unrest challenging Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s four-decade rule.
His relatives have made a heartfelt plea to Trump, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention to prevent Erfan’s execution, stating that time is of the essence. Somayeh, one of Soltani’s cousins, conveyed their plea to American media, expressing deep distress over the impending tragedy and imploring for immediate action to save Erfan’s life.
Trump, in response to the escalating situation in Iran, has urged protesters to persist in their demonstrations through his Truth Social platform, warning the regime of severe consequences for their actions. Human rights organizations estimate a significant death toll of 1,850 individuals, far surpassing the official Iranian tally of 600 casualties.
The Iranian judicial system is expediting legal proceedings against protesters, branding them as “rioters” and “terrorists,” with Erfan’s execution set for January 14. Despite the regime’s efforts to vilify protesters, Somayeh has refuted claims of violence by Erfan, attributing any unrest to the oppressive regime’s tactics of fabrication and coercion.
The situation remains critical as the international community closely monitors Iran’s handling of dissent, with concerns mounting over the regime’s disregard for human rights and due process.