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Iran Human Rights
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Iran executions surge, prison abuses reported
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Latest: Iran executes at least 900 people since start of 2026
The wave of executions in Iran intensified through August 2026, marked by a crackdown on alleged espionage and continued repression of protesters. On 3 August, Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat were executed following secret
Iran national security and legal reforms
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Latest: Iran Parliament approves bill to criminalize contact with foreign media
The Iranian government has introduced legislative measures to strengthen national security and curb external influence. This includes amending the criminal code to permit the death penalty for specific cybercrimes, such
Capital punishment implementation in Iran
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Latest: Iran: Multiple executions carried out in Ardabil and Shirvan prisons
The Iranian judiciary has continued the application of capital punishment across various facilities. In late July, Ishaq Sistani, a truck driver convicted of drug-related offenses, was executed at Ferdows Prison. During
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Dashtgard Prison faces severe overcrowding and human rights concerns
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