An Iranian man is at risk of being executed less than a week after being detained by the country's authorities, according to a human rights organisation.
Erfan Soltani, 26, could be killed as early as tomorrow, just six days after he was detained at one of Iran's most infamous prisons, Hengaw Organisation for Human Rights says.
He was arrested at his home in Fardis, a city west of the capital Tehran on January 8 after taking part in deadly anti-government protests that have spread across the country.
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Hengaw, which is based in Norway, estimates more than 2500 people have been killed in the protests, which began just over two weeks ago.
Internet access was cut off in the country by the government, making confirmation of events or the number of people detained or killed difficult.
After his arrest, Soltani was taken to Ghezel Hesar Prison, where the Centre for Human Rights in Iran alleges extreme violence, torture, and executions have taken place.
A source close to the family said he has been sentenced to death, and that they only found out about his execution four days after he was detained.
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"Authorities informed them the death sentence is final and will be carried out on Wednesday [Thursday AEDT]," Hengaw said.
"The family has reportedly been granted only a brief opportunity for a final visit prior to the execution."
His sister, who is a licensed lawyer, was prevented from assisting her brother legally, being denied the case file, according to the source.
"Erfan Soltani has been deprived of his most basic rights, including access to legal counsel, the right to defense, and other fundamental due process guarantees," Hengaw said.
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Trump says 'help is on the way!'
US President Donald Trump has called on the Iranian people to keep protesting against the current regime.
"Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!" he wrote on Truth Social.
"Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price. I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the senseless killing of protesters STOPS.
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"HELP IS ON ITS WAY."
It is unclear what help Trump is proposing to give to protesters in Iran.
Speaking at Andrews Air Force Base, he said the Iranian government needed to show humanity.
"They've got a big problem. And I hope they're not going to be killing people," he said.
"It would seem to me that they have been badly misbehaving, but that is not confirmed."
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