American Senator Warns of Imminent Execution of Erfan Soltani in Iran: This Regime Must Fall

Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from North Carolina, warned on Saturday, January 27, about the imminent execution of a young Iranian protester. In a message on his social media account on 'X', Senator Graham expressed concern over the 'imminent execution risk of Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old shopkeeper,' stating: 'He is facing the death penalty by the Ayatollah simply for protesting in the streets for a better life.' This senior member of the U.S. Congress referred to the family's plea for help, writing: 'To the world: If they kill this man and we allow this regime to remain, we have created a world of intimidation, fear, and acceptance of brutal evil as a norm in the 21st century.' Mr. Graham emphasized: 'This regime must fall, and the people of Iran must have a better life. The effects on the region and the world without a killer Ayatollah ruling Iran would be extraordinarily positive. However, if he remains in power after all this commotion, it will be a very big step backward into darkness. I pray for Erfan.' The crackdown on protests in Iran has led to the deaths and injuries of thousands; however, the exact number of fatalities is unclear due to a complete internet shutdown. In recent weeks, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has repeatedly expressed his explicit support for Iranian protesters, warning against the massacre of protesters by the Islamic Republic and its repressive apparatus, stating that if protesters are executed, the United States will take 'very decisive actions.' Following these warnings from President Trump to the Islamic Republic, the U.S. President on Friday, January 26, expressed gratitude on his Truth Social account for the cancellation of planned executions in Iran.