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Iran backpedals on execution threat but casts protesters as ‘terrorists’

Iranian government is trying to make a distinction between ordinary protesters and those whom it calls rioters and terrorists, backed by foreign powers.

The Iranian government is trying to make a distinction between ordinary protesters and those whom it calls rioters and terrorists, backed by foreign powers.

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Abdi Latif Dahir and Sanam Mahoozi

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TEHRAN - Iran appeared to backpedal on previous threats to

execute protesters,

amid global condemnation and fears of US military action, even as the government continues a brutal crackdown after weeks of demonstrations.

Iran’s judiciary said on Jan 15 that it had not issued a death sentence for Mr Erfan Soltani, 26, a protester whose execution had been reported as imminent and had drawn international attention. The comments were reported by Iran’s state broadcaster and published on social media.

Iran backpedals on execution threat but casts protesters as ‘terrorists’

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