Desperate family members of an Iranian shopkeeper facing execution have appealed directly to President Donald Trump, urging him to intervene before the sentence is carried out.
The relatives, speaking publicly for the first time, described their loved one as a family provider and community member, and begged the U.S. president to use diplomatic channels to halt the execution. They expressed fear that the Iranian judicial system may carry out the sentence soon and said they are running out of time.
According to the family’s account, the shopkeeper was arrested on charges that have not been independently verified but are connected to activities authorities deemed illegal under Iranian law. The impending execution has caused intense anguish among relatives, who say he has no violent history and that his case deserves international scrutiny.
The plea comes amid broader unrest in Iran, where widespread protests and heavy crackdowns have drawn global attention. The family’s appeal reflects growing concern among human rights advocates about the use of capital punishment and due process in politically charged cases.
The relatives’ message to Trump underscores their hope that high-level U.S. engagement might influence Iranian authorities to reconsider the execution, though no official U.S. response has been reported. The situation remains tense as the execution date approaches.