Erfan Soltani Released on Bail After Global Outcry and Trump's Warning

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News18•02-02-2026, 01:19
Erfan Soltani Released on Bail After Global Outcry and Trump's Warning
- •Iranian man Erfan Soltani, 26, arrested during anti-government protests, has been released on bail.
- •His arrest on January 8 in Fardis, west of Tehran, sparked global concern over reports of an imminent execution.
- •Soltani's lawyer, Amir Mousakhani, confirmed his release on Saturday after a bail of two billion tomans (approx. $12,600) was paid.
- •Initial reports of a death sentence were denied by Iran's judiciary, which stated he faced security-related charges with prison terms.
- •US President Donald Trump had warned of "very strong action" if executions of protesters were carried out.
Why It Matters: Erfan Soltani's release on bail follows international pressure and denials of a death sentence by Iran.
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