Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester, released after death sentence threat

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, originally facing a death penalty sentence, has been released on bail after being detained during protests in January. Conflicting reports on his sentencing status were clarified by Iranian state media and human rights organizations. Amid tensions with the US, Iran’s Supreme Leader warned against any aggressive actions, stating that Iran will defend itself if attacked. Protests in Iran, sparked by economic concerns, have escalated to broader political issues, resulting in casualties and uncertainty about the true death toll.

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