Erfan Soltani, threatened with death penalty in Iran, has been released
Iranian protester Erfan Soltani has been released on bail, his lawyer told the AFP news agency.
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Iran appears to be pausing executions, foreign minister says no plans
Iran has no plans to execute any protesters, Iran's foreign minister said on Fox News. The US president appears to accept that.
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Iran's chief justice promises quick executions, first could happen today
Iran's Chief Justice, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, states that speedy trials - and executions - await those arrested in the ongoing protests against the regime.
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Arrested in Iran, sentenced to death after a few days
Erfan Soltani, 26, is one of many people arrested in connection with the violent protests in Iran. Just days after his arrest, his family was informed that he had been sentenced to death, reports Hengaw, a Europe-based human rights organization.
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