Huge update on man set to be executed in Iran after Trump warned ‘very strong action’

In response to the growing unrest, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, head of Iran’s judiciary, threatened that trials and executions would come swiftly for those being detained for their roles in the protests.

“If we want to do a job, we should do it now. If we want to do something, we have to do it quickly. If it becomes late, two months, three months later, it doesn’t have the same effect. If we want to do something, we have to do that fast,” he told Iranian state TV.

TEHRAN, IRAN – JANUARY 8: People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Demonstrations have been ongoing since December, triggered by soaring inflation and the collapse of the rial, and have expanded into broader demands for political change. (Photo by Anonymous/Getty Images)

With Soltani’s family having begged Donald Trump for help in saving his life, the POTUS spoke in an interview with CBS News on Tuesday, warning that the US would “take very strong action” if “peaceful protestors” were executed by Iran.

“We don’t want to see what’s happening in Iran happen,” Trump said.

“And you know, if they want to have protests, that’s one thing, when they start killing thousands of people, and now you’re telling me about hanging – we’ll see how that works out for them. It’s not going to work out good.” Continue reading…

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