Iran Anti Khamenei Protests: A big and worrying news has come to light amid the ongoing protests against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran. It is being told that for the first time, death penalty can be given in a case related to these demonstrations. According to reports, 26-year-old Irfan Soltani is set to be hanged and this punishment can be implemented on Wednesday.

Irfan Soltani is a resident of Fardis area of ​​Karaj city near Tehran. He was arrested on January 8 for participating in the demonstration against Khamenei. Human rights organizations and media say that the date of his death sentence has been fixed and it can be executed any time now.

Death sentence for the first time

The death penalty has been used in Iran before to suppress protests, but in most cases people were shot to death. This is said to be the first case of hanging during the current protests.

Fast trial and atmosphere of fear?

According to reports by Israeli and US-based news outlet Jfeed, Soltani’s case could be the beginning of faster sentences. The report says that the Iranian government wants to stop further demonstrations by taking such strict action.

Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, a Kurdish human rights organization registered in Norway, has raised serious questions about the legal process in this case. The organization says that transparency has not been maintained in the entire process.

Accused of being deprived of legal rights

According to reports, after his arrest, Irfan Soltani was not given a chance to meet his lawyer and explain himself. His family was also kept away from important information about the case, it was not even clearly told which agency arrested him.

Quoting the Hangau organization, Zafid said that Soltani’s family was informed about his death sentence on January 11. After this the family was allowed to meet him only for 10 minutes. A source close to the family said that the authorities have made it clear that the punishment is final and will be implemented in due course.

Even the lawyer sister did not get permission

According to sources, Soltani’s sister, herself a licensed lawyer, tried to pursue the case through legal channels. But he was not allowed to see the case file, represent his brother or challenge the sentence.

Lebanese-Australian businessman Mario Noufal has claimed on social media platform X that around 2,000 people have died so far in the current protests. He said that the government wants to control the crowd by using fear.

Why did the protests erupt?

This new wave of protests in Iran started in late December 2025. The reason for this is said to be serious economic crisis. People are troubled by the sharp fall in the value of the Iranian currency Riyal, inflation and rising prices of everyday items.

The demonstrations initially started in the markets of Tehran, but soon spread to other cities. Shopkeepers, students and common people came out on the streets. Now this movement has become one of the largest anti-government movements in the country, in which people are demanding reforms and an end to the rule of religious leadership.

For the first time, the Khamenei regime has acknowledged violence and casualties amid massive protests that have continued in Iran for the last 12 days. State TV acknowledged that violent incidents took place during the demonstrations and there were reports of some casualties. However, the government has not considered this to be the anger of the domestic people.

What did the Khamenei government say?

State TV broke its silence for the first time in a program and said that there was violence in the demonstrations and people were injured. But all this has been done by ‘American-Israeli terrorist agents’. The government claims that these agents are spreading arson and violence so that the country becomes unstable.

Earlier the government was ignoring the protests or calling them a minor incident. Now by accepting the casualties the government has accepted the seriousness of the situation.

America gave strict warning to Iran

US President Donald Trump has given a strong warning to Iran. He said that if violence was done against peaceful protesters, America would take a ‘strong attack’ and help the protesters. After this threat, Iran has closed its airspace and put the military on high alert.

The exiled crown prince supported the demonstration

Iranian opposition leader and exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi supported the demonstration, saying, ‘Millions of Iranians demanded their freedom tonight. In response, the government in Iran has cut all lines of communication. Internet has been shut down. Landline has been disconnected. They can also try to jam the satellite signals.

What are the reasons for the demonstrations in Iran?

The situation has become very serious in more than 111 cities of Iran. Especially on Thursday night, incidents like arson and firing on protesters have been reported in the capital Tehran.

• Inflation is increasing very fast in Iran.
• The economy is in bad shape.
• The value of Rial (Iran’s currency) has fallen a lot.
• People are finding it difficult to buy everyday items and medicines.