Iran protests live updates: Trump warns of ‘very strong action’ if Iran executes protesters, as death toll soars

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 9 min read 100% complete by Mark SaunokonokoJanuary 14, 2026 at 03:29 AM
Iran protests live updates: Trump warns of ‘very strong action’ if Iran executes protesters, as death toll soars

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Protests continue in Iran, with reports of a rising death toll, now estimated at at least 2,571 by an activist group. Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old arrested in Karaj during the protests, is reportedly facing imminent execution after a swift trial and conviction. Amnesty International has expressed concern that Iranian authorities may use executions to suppress dissent. Soltani's family was reportedly informed of his death sentence on January 11th, after he lost contact during the internet shutdown. Demonstrations in support of the Iranian protests have been taking place globally, including rallies in Paris, Milan, London, and Berlin.

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