Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being the first man to be executed during the anti-Khamenei protests in Iran in 2026. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Brown |
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| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Tehran, Iran |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Marital Status | Married |
Family
| Children | He has children. |
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Career
| Shopkeeper | Erfan Soltani operated a cloth shop in Fardis, Central Iran. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Erfan Soltani was arrested on 8 January 2026 during anti-Khamenei protests near his home. | |
| After several days of missing, news broke that he would be executed on 14 January 2026 without any formal charges, trial, or legal representation. | |
| His family was only allowed a brief meeting before his execution and were warned against speaking to the media or they would face arrest. | |
| He became a symbol in Iran's crackdown on activists, with protests focusing on regime change amidst economic challenges. | |
| Despite being a protester, his family emphasized that he was not engaged in political activism but was expressing concerns common among youth. | |
| A human rights organization highlighted that Erfan was denied fundamental legal rights after his arrest. | |
| His execution was subsequently cancelled by the Iranian government on 15 January 2026. |
