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“We Will Take Very Strong Measures if You Do”: Trump Threatens Iran Ahead of First Protester’s Execution

Published January 14, 2026, 06:17
“We Will Take Very Strong Measures if You Do”: Trump Threatens Iran Ahead of First Protester’s Execution

The impending execution of 26-year-old Iranian protester Erfan Soltani is causing strong international reactions. Soltani is scheduled to be executed today for his participation in anti-government protests. Donald Trump has called on Iranians to continue protesting, promising “help,” while warning Iran with “very strong measures” if it proceeds with the execution. The Hengaw organization reports that Soltani’s family was informed of the death sentence but did not receive transparent information about the legal proceedings. The Iran Human Rights (IHR) organization denounces that Soltani was not allowed access to a lawyer or trial, and his family was threatened not to speak publicly about the case. Trump, in an interview, stated that he would take “very strong action” if the execution takes place, citing the US operation in Venezuela and the killing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as examples. Soltani’s case highlights the harshness of the Iranian regime and the suppression of protests.