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.

Baloch hanged in ran: Organized human rights violations with the Baloch ethnic group in Iran’s Sistan-Balochistan province have now been exposed to the world. Only 33 Baloch prisoners were hanged in April, most of which were punished without transparent procedure.

Iran hanged 33 Baloch prisoners in 10 separate jails. Out of these, 24 allegations related to drugs, 4 are cases of political crime. In many hanging cases, families were not even informed. Surprisingly, in addition to 33, 85 more Baloch prisoners are being prepared to hang them. All of them are lodged in jail. This development not only questions the judicial system of Iran, but also considers it a communal and political repression.

Is this justice or the politics of punishment?
According to the Baloch Activist Campaign report, the purpose behind these hanging seems more political pressure and repression than justice. It is alleged that these people were implicated under politically motivated allegations. The human rights organization says that hanging the Baloch prisoners without a transparent legal process is a violation of international human rights laws.

Important thing related to death penalty in Iran
So far, 33 Baloch people have been sentenced to death in Iran. There are many such things in this regard, which are quite shocking. All the people who have been hanged so far, were punished without any evidence. The prisoners were not given a lawyer. Death was sentenced to death in fast-track hearing. Families of prisoners were also not informed.
Where does Iran keep Baloch prisoners?
Iran keeps the Baloch prisoners in Jahidan Jail. There are more Baloch prisoners than other countries of the country. According to human rights organizations, Zahidan Jail is counted among the most infamous jails. Here prisoners have to face physical and mental harassment. Adequate medical facility is not available. He is forced to confess the crime. This gel is emerging as a symbol of Baloch suppression.

History of Baloch community in Iran,
Only 5% of the total population of Iran are Baloch, but their number is more than 10% of those who are hanged. It is clear that this is not just a game of data, but the story of constitutional injustice. Baloch is economically weak in Iran. They are not admitted to government jobs. Balochs have to face religious harassment. Please tell that Baloch is Sunni, while Iran is Shia-Bahul.