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Iran execution surge and social unrest persists

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Latest: Iran death sentence issued for 22-year-old protester Elia Benرشید

The wave of executions in Iran intensified through late 2026, marked by a crackdown on alleged espionage and continued repression of protesters. Human rights organizations reported a massive surge in capital punishment;

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Death sentences issued by Tehran Revolutionary Courts

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Latest: Varesheh Moradi sentenced to death for a second time by Tehran court

Tehran Revolutionary Courts have issued death sentences against individuals facing various security-related charges. Barzoo Rezaei, arrested in connection with nationwide protests in December 2025, was sentenced to deat

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Iranian judicial sentencing of political detainees

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Latest: Mohsen Khalessi sentenced to 15 years in Iranian prison

Iranian authorities have issued several prison sentences against individuals accused of political or security-related offenses. Lawyer Bahareh Aghaei received a 20-year sentence on charges including ‘propaganda against t

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