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

Trump went on to threaten that Iranian officials would pay a “big price” if protesters of the regime were put to death.

Norway-based Hengaw Organisation for Human Rights claim that Soltani was denied access to a lawyer and legal defence following his arrest.

A close relative of Soltani’s, Somayeh, told The Guardian before the stay of execution was revealed: “I spoke to his family yesterday and all I know is that they were trying to visit him in prison. I haven’t slept in two days.”

She added: “How can anyone have the heart to put a rope round the neck of such a kind child and send him to die?” Continue reading…