BREAKING:
Islamic authorities in Iran have announced the imminent executions of participants in anti-regime protests.
Officials said that following expedited court proceedings, the first group of convicted "ringleaders of unrest" will be executed on Wednesday morning.
Among those sentenced to death is 26-year-old protester Erfan Soltani. His execution is scheduled for January 14, 2026, just days after his arrest during the protests.
Reports say the execution will be carried out by hanging. Some of the executions may be conducted publicly, in accordance with Islamic law.
According to human rights organizations, Soltani's family was informed of the death sentence on January 11 and granted only a brief 10-minute visit.
Soltani was denied access to a lawyer, a fair trial, or any opportunity to appeal, marking what appears to be the first in a potential wave of rapid executions aimed at suppressing dissent.