Amid rising tensions and continued protests across Iran, the death toll has risen to at least 2,571, making it one of the deadliest crackdowns in the Islamic Republic’s history. Authorities have also arrested more than 16,780 protesters. Among them is Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old protester from Fardis near Tehran, who has been sentenced to death and is reportedly set to be executed by hanging on January 14. Amid rising tensions and continued protests across Iran, the death toll has risen to at least 2,571, making it one of the deadliest crackdowns in the Islamic Republic’s history. Authorities have also arrested more than 16,780 protesters. Among them is Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old protester from Fardis near Tehran, who has been sentenced to death and is reportedly set to be executed by hanging on January 14.