Iran Denies Erfan Soltani Death Sentence Amid National Unrest

Iranian authorities denied reports of a death sentence for Erfan Soltani as the death toll from nationwide unrest climbed to 3,428 people.The judiciary clarified that Erfan Soltani faces imprisonment rather than execution following his arrest in Karaj during protests that began in December.The USA and the UN are monitoring the situation which has evolved into the most significant political challenge for the government since 1979.