Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian protester sentenced to death, was confirmed alive and in stable condition after a family visit, according to the Kurdish-Iranian watchdog Hengaw. Initially announced for execution, Iranian officials later denied a death sentence had been issued. Soltani was arrested during protests in Karaj and was the first protester to receive a death sentence, with plans for execution reportedly halted. U.S. officials have expressed strong opposition to potential executions of protesters, while Iranian officials claim there is no intention to carry them out.
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