00:01This is Erfan Sultani, a 26-year-old Iranian man who went out to demand freedom but now may face execution by hanging after being arrested during anti-government protests in Iran.
00:15Suddenly, U.S. President Donald Trump entered the scene, warning Tehran that any execution of protesters would not go unanswered.
00:24We will take very strong action if they do such a thing. We will take very strong action.
00:30Trump did not stop at issuing warnings. He called on Iranian protesters to continue demonstrating, affirming that help is on the way, while the U.S. administration studies a range of response options, from economic pressure to potential military intervention.
00:47Meanwhile, the head of Iran's judiciary pledged to hold swift and public trials for suspected protesters, arguing that anyone who burns property or assaults others should be prosecuted quickly.
01:02According to the U.S. State Department, more than 10,600 protesters have been detained, further escalating the situation and placing Iran and Washington on the brink of a possible confrontation.
01:16Thank you for listening.
01:21Thank you for listening.
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