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Iran riots 2026: How the Erfan Soltani “execution” story went viral – and fell apart

Summary by PressTV
Erfan Soltani’s release has dismantled a false narrative of his “imminent execution,” exposing a coordinated disinformation campaign involving media, activist groups, and Wikipedia manipulation tied to anti-Iranian agendas.
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PressTV broke the news in Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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