Iran is burning in the fire of violence. The protests that have been going on against the government for the last 15 days are showing no signs of stopping. The rebellion that started against the government of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei is now becoming very serious. More than 2000 people have died so far in the incident of violence. Despite the government’s actions against the people, the Iranian people have refused to bow down. Meanwhile, the sound of the first hanging has made the situation even worse. Do you know who is Irfan Sultani whom Iran is going to hang and what are the charges?
The order for the first execution has also been issued amid widespread protests against the Khamenei regime in Iran. 26-year-old protester Irfan Soltani has been sentenced to death, which can be implemented today (January 14, 2026). Sultani was arrested last week during protests in Karaj, near the capital Tehran. This is the first execution related to the ongoing protests in Iran.
Who is protester Irfan Sultani?
According to human rights organizations, Irfan Sultani was arrested on January 8 while taking part in protests in the Fardis area of Karaj city near Tehran. Within just three days, on January 11, following a trial he was sentenced to death on charges of moharrebeh (waging war against Allah). Family members and organizations say they were not given a lawyer, nor a fair hearing, nor a chance to appeal.
What is the allegation against Irfan Sultani?
Irfan Sultani’s family has been allowed a last meeting of only 10 minutes. The National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFD) has said that Sultani’s only crime is demanding independence for Iran. NUFD is also appealing for international support to stop Sultani’s execution. Meanwhile, America has also warned Khamenei that if Iran takes such action, the consequences will be very bad.
By the end of the seventeenth day of violence, a total of 614 protests were recorded across the country, Human Rights Activists News Agency reported. These demonstrations took place in 187 cities and spread across all 31 provinces of the country. The detention of 18,434 people has been confirmed. The agency also said that 2,403 protesters have been confirmed dead. Those killed included 12 children (persons under the age of 18). 147 members of security forces and government supporters have been killed, including at least five civilian supporters of the government.