No word on fate of Iran protester due to be put to death, says relative

Family stayed up until dawn waiting for news of Erfan Soltani who was due to be executed on WednesdayIran latest – live updatesA family member of Erfan Soltani, the first Iranian protester sentenced to death, has said they have no idea if he’s still alive after the deadline for his execution passed with no word from the authorities.Soltani, a 26-year-old clothing shop employee, was arrested in Karaj, a city north-west of Tehran, last Thursday after participating in protests and was due to be executed on Wednesday, according to rights groups. Continue reading...