The Iranian judiciary has stated that detainee Erfan Soltani is not accused of offenses that warrant the death penalty, directly refuting earlier reports of a planned execution. This announcement follows a statement by the judicial system that no charges carry capital punishment. The clarification was issued amid circulating claims from local rights organizations that an execution had been “postponed”, suggesting an ongoing legal review or delay.

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The rights group’s observation highlights a common practice in Iran where death‑sentence cases are temporarily halted pending appeals, consultations with senior officials, or during political discussions of reform. No official documents support the postponement claim, and the judiciary has requested that the public refrain from assuming a legal shift until formal court rulings are published. In the absence of a definitive court order, the status of Soltani remains under administrative detention.

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At present, Erfan Soltani continues to be held in an Iranian detention facility, with his legal representatives reportedly preparing for next‑stage hearings. International observers and domestic activists will likely monitor the courtroom proceedings for any disclosure of charges, clemency considerations, or eventual sentencing. The case serves as a focus point on the broader issue of the application of the death penalty within the Iranian legal framework, and on how international pressure may shape judicial outcomes.