Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Iranian Protester Erfan Soltani Released on Bail
Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old protester in Iran, was released on bail after being arrested on January 10 during nationwide protests.
His lawyer confirmed his release on Saturday after paying a bail of around $12,600.
Soltani was charged with propaganda against Iran's Islamic system and acting against national security.
The US had claimed he was sentenced to death, but Iran's judiciary denied this, stating his case was still under investigation and the charges did not carry the death penalty.
The protests started on December 28 and turned into riots, with Iran acknowledging over 3,000 deaths, mostly security forces and innocent bystanders.
However, a US-based human rights agency confirmed 6,713 deaths, mostly protesters.
The demonstrations have since subsided.
Soltani's family appealed to US President Donald Trump to stop his execution, stating that he was never a political activist.
Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old protester, was released on bail after being arrested on January 10 during nationwide protests in Iran.
His lawyer confirmed his release on Saturday after paying a bail of 2 billion tomans (around $12,600).
Soltani was charged with propaganda against Iran's Islamic system and acting against national security.
The US claimed he was sentenced to death, but Iran's judiciary denied this, stating his case was still under investigation.
Iran acknowledged over 3,000 deaths during the protests, mostly security forces and innocent bystanders, while a US-based human rights agency confirmed 6,713 deaths, mostly protesters.
- Who
- Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old protester and clothing shop employee
- What
- Release on bail after arrest during nationwide protests
- When
- Released on Saturday, arrested on January 10
- Where
- Detention facility in Karaj, outside Tehran, Iran
- Why
- Charges of propaganda against Iran's Islamic system and acting against national security
Iranian Government
US and Human Rights Groups
Death Sentence
Iranian Government
Iran's judiciary denied that Soltani was sentenced to death, stating his case was still under investigation.
US and Human Rights Groups
The US claimed Soltani was sentenced to death, leading to international outrage.
Death Toll
Iranian Government
Iran acknowledged over 3,000 deaths during the protests, mostly security forces and innocent bystanders.
US and Human Rights Groups
A US-based human rights agency confirmed 6,713 deaths, mostly protesters.
- Protester's Name
- Erfan Soltani
- Age
- 26
- Bail Amount
- 2 billion tomans (around $12,600)
- Arrest Date
- January 10
- Charges
- Propaganda against Iran's Islamic system and acting against national security
- US Claim
- Sentenced to death
- Iran's Judiciary Statement
- Case still under investigation, charges do not carry death penalty
- Protest Start Date
- December 28
- Iran's Death Toll Acknowledgment
- More than 3,000 deaths, mostly security forces and innocent bystanders
- HRANA's Death Toll Confirmation
- 6,713 deaths, mostly protesters
- Occupation
- Clothing shop employee
- Residence
- Fardis, Karaj
- Family's Appeal
- Appealed to US President Donald Trump to stop his execution
