Iran has dismissed threats from United States President Donald Trump and vowed to expedite executions of thousands detained during recent anti-government protests. The crackdown has resulted in over 2,500 deaths, the highest toll in decades, as authorities pursue swift trials and executions despite international warnings. Families of those facing execution, like 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, have staged desperate protests outside prisons, but confirmation of executions remains difficult due to widespread internet outages. Reports also allege that security forces are coercing families and manipulating the narrative around the deaths, intensifying fear and distrust among the public.