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Iran execution surge and social unrest persists

Overview

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; Iran Human Rights (IHR) estimated at least 511 executions in 2026, noting that many serve to ‘generate fear and avoid new protests’ following the outbreak of war involving the U.S. and Israel in February.

A joint investigation by Human Rights Watch and the Boroumand Center reported that between March and late August 2026, 29 protesters were executed, often following sham trials involving charges such as damaging police property or ‘operational actions’ in favor of foreign powers. This period also saw intensified repression in Kurdish-populated provinces, including mass detentions and the lethal use of force against Kolbars.

Judicial pressure remains severe. In September 2026, multiple executions were reported across Ahvaz, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tabriz for various offenses, including murder and drug-related crimes. The death penalty continues to target activists and protesters; 23-year-old accounting student Najmeh Amini was sentenced to death for ‘insulting sacred persons and imams’ and ‘enmity against God,’ while 42-year-old Manouchehr Fallah had his death sentence upheld by the Supreme Court for ‘moharebeh’ related to property damage. In Isfahan, 22-year-old Elia Benرشید also received a death sentence for ‘moharebeh’ following his arrest during nationwide protests.

Prisoner resistance continues through hunger strikes, such as the ‘No to Execution Tuesdays’ campaign. Reports of rights violations include widespread arrests, deaths in custody, and the targeting of families. The judiciary has also expanded its crackdown by seizing the assets of hundreds of dissidents and journalists, and launching the ‘Alaj’ online surveillance system to track critics living abroad.

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Iran · Isfahan · Iran Human Rights · United Nations · Amnesty International

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  • "Romina Rahimi was sentenced to 25 years in prison."

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    "Romina, the sister of Taraneh Rahimi, received a prison sentence of up to 36 years."

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran death sentence issued for 22-year-old protester Elia Benرشید

    A 22-year-old protester, Elia Benرشید, has been sentenced to death and several years in prison by an Isfahan court in Iran.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Iran Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Manouchehr Fallah

    Iran's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for Manouchehr Fallah, a political prisoner accused of causing property damage to a justice building in Rasht.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran prison campaign protests death penalty

    The ‘No to Execution Tuesdays’ campaign in Iran has reached its 143rd week, with prisoners in 66 facilities protesting against the death penalty and reporting 2,230 executions in the last year.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran reports mass arrests and sentencing of protesters

    Iran has detained dozens of citizens in Qazvin and issued various prison sentences to activists and protesters across several provinces, amid reports of worsening prison conditions.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran sentences 22-year-old Homayoun Shabankareh to death

    Iranian authorities have sentenced 22-year-old activist Homayoun Shabankareh to death on charges of espionage and moharebeh.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran death sentence for Najmeh Amini sparks human rights concerns

    Najmeh Amini, a 23-year-old Iranian woman, has been sentenced to death for blasphemy following a social media post. She has issued an audio plea for international human rights intervention.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Political prisoners warn of death sentence for Amirhossein Mousavi

    Fourteen political prisoners warned that social media activist Amirhossein Mousavi faces a potential death sentence following the broadcast of alleged forced confessions on state television.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Iran sentences 23-year-old student to death for social media posts

    Iranian student Najmeh Amini, 23, has been sentenced to death for social media posts deemed blasphemous, alongside a 12-year prison term for propaganda and national security charges.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 43 sources
    Najmeh Amini sentenced to death in Iran for blasphemy

    Iranian student Najmeh Amini has been sentenced to death for blasphemy over a social media post, alongside a 12-year prison sentence for national security offenses. Human rights groups are calling for aid.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran execution rates rise amid calls for democratic reform

    The No to Execution Tuesdays Campaign reports 2,230 executions in Iran over the past year, while Belgian lawmaker Loris Resinelli calls for a secular, democratic republic in response to the repression.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran Supreme Court upholds death sentence for student Amir Hassan Akbari-Monfared

    Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of 23-year-old student Amir Hassan Akbari-Monfared for alleged membership in the PMOI, following reports of torture during his detention in Evin Prison.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran executes two protesters in Isfahan amid human rights concerns

    Iran executed protesters Alireza Raisi and Alireza Sepahi in Isfahan. Human rights groups condemn the trials as sham proceedings involving torture and forced confessions.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Iran executes Alireza Sepahi hours after telephone marriage

    Alireza Sepahi was executed in Iran after marrying his partner, Mahshad Kashani, by telephone while in prison. Human rights groups cite procedural flaws in the case related to January protests.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran execution rates increase by 29 percent in annual report

    Reports indicate a 29% increase in executions in Iran, with at least 2,003 deaths recorded between October 2025 and October 2026, including numerous political prisoners and protesters.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    UN experts urge Iran to halt executions and end use of death penalty

    UN experts have called on Iran to halt executions, alleging the death penalty is used to silence dissent and noting the country has the world's highest execution rate per capita.

  16. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Human Rights for Sport warns of execution threats against eight Iranian athletes

    Human Rights for Sport warns that eight athletes face execution in Iran following protests that left at least 217 athletes dead and over 100 detained.

  17. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran executes protester Alireza Sepahi hours after prison wedding

    Iranian authorities executed 25-year-old Alireza Sepahi in Isfahan, hours after he married his fiancée, Mahshad Kashani, in a telephone-facilitated prison ceremony.

  18. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran prisoners launch hunger strikes in 141st week of anti-execution campaign

    Political prisoners in 66 Iranian prisons are conducting hunger strikes as the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign enters its 141st week, protesting the country's high rate of executions.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raeisi executed in Isfahan

    Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raeisi, protesters linked to the Alikhani Square incident, were executed at Dashtgard Prison in Isfahan following disputed judicial proceedings.

  20. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran executes protest detainee amid regional tensions

    Iran executed a man accused of shooting police during January protests, while Russia pledged diplomatic support to Tehran against US and Israeli actions.

  21. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Iran executes protesters following January uprising

    Iran has executed protesters linked to the January 2026 uprising, triggering retaliatory acts of defiance by PMOI Resistance Units across several cities.

  22. [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Iran executes Siavasch Jamshidi following nationwide protests

    Iran has executed Siavasch Jamshidi for charges including “war against God” following recent protests. Human rights groups report a surge in executions, with over 2,159 recorded in 2025.

  23. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Iran execution surge linked to political repression and fear of unrest

    A UN conference and recent reports highlight a surge in executions in Iran, used by the regime to intimidate protesters and suppress dissent, amid growing international condemnation and domestic resistance.

  24. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran upholds death sentence for Red Crescent employee

    Iran's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for Red Crescent employee Mojdeh Hashemi Bazargani on espionage and 'moharebeh' charges, amid allegations of forced confessions.

  25. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Mashhad: Iran executes two men linked to January protests

    Iran has executed Ali Hemati and Majid Nikandish in Mashhad for their alleged roles in January protests. Human rights groups warn of unfair trials and forced confessions.

  26. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Human rights developments reported across several Iranian provinces

    Recent reports from Iran detail the summons of director Mohsen Amirousofi, the release of prisoners Ali Jahanian and Ayub Hamzeh, medical neglect of activist Yashar Tabrizi, and the execution of Reza Sheikhi.

  27. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    No to Execution Tuesdays campaign expands to 66 Iranian prisons

    The ‘No to Execution Tuesdays’ protest campaign in Iran has expanded to 66 prisons, with inmates launching hunger strikes to oppose the death penalty and rising executions.

  28. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Executions carried out at Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj

    Two prisoners, Milad Zeinali and Mohammadreza Khorram, were reportedly executed at Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj on charges of drug trafficking and murder.

  29. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran reports executions in Khuzestan and continued detentions

    Reports from Iran detail the executions of two men in Khuzestan, the transfer of Seyyed Ali Mousavi to Shiban Prison, and the ongoing detention of three citizens from Asemanabad following televised confessions.

  30. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Iran reports multiple death penalty pardons and one execution

    Recent reports from Iran detail several death penalty outcomes, including seven pardons via family consent in Tehran, Amol, and Qazvin, and one execution in Isfahan for drug trafficking.

  31. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran human rights report details widespread violations in Shahrivar 1405

    A human rights report for Shahrivar 1405 in Iran documents hundreds of violations, including executions, arbitrary arrests, suppression of free speech, and increased violence against women.

  32. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iranian student Najmeh Amini sentenced to death

    Iranian student Najmeh Amini has been sentenced to death for her role in anti-government protests. In an audio plea from prison, she has called on the world to “be my voice” and seek justice.

  33. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Iran seizes assets of nearly 400 individuals accused of being enemies of the state

    The Iranian judiciary has seized 2,191 bank accounts and 39 vehicles from nearly 400 individuals accused of being enemies of the state and collaborating with foreign forces.

  34. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran reports multiple executions in Ahvaz, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tabriz prisons

    Multiple executions have been reported across several Iranian prisons, including Ahvaz, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tabriz, involving charges of murder and drug offenses.

  35. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Iran: Supreme Court overturns death sentences amid ongoing protests and labor unrest

    The Iranian Supreme Court overturned death sentences for two protesters, while other political prisoners face execution or imprisonment, and oil workers launch widespread labor protests.

  36. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran human rights reports document massive civilian casualties during protests

    UN and human rights reports document massive civilian casualties and potential crimes against humanity during Iran's anti-government protests, with verified deaths exceeding 4,200.

  37. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Iran: Four years after Mahsa Amini death and movement

    Four years after Mahsa Amini’s death sparked the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ movement, Iran faces ongoing social shifts and state enforcement of hijab laws following widespread protests and human rights concerns.

  38. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran sentences 21-year-old Taraneh Rahimi to death

    Iranian woman Taraneh Rahimi has been sentenced to death for her role in January protests in Isfahan. Her twin sister received 36 years in prison amid allegations of coerced confessions and torture.

  39. [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Amnesty International accuses 87 Iranian officials of crimes against humanity

    Amnesty International identifies 87 Iranian officials responsible for crimes against humanity during the 2022 ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ protests, documenting widespread murder, torture, and persecution.

  40. [POLITICS] 18 sources
    Iran: Four years after Mahsa Amini's death, social and political tensions persist

    Four years after Mahsa Amini's death, the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement continues to influence Iran, despite new repressive laws and warnings of decisive state crackdowns on future unrest.

  41. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran sentences twin sisters to death and decades in prison

    Iranian twins Taraneh and Romina Rahimi have been sentenced to death and 36 years in prison, respectively, following their arrest during protests in Isfahan.

  42. [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Iran seizes assets of 240 dissidents and freezes 182 bank accounts

    Iran's judiciary has seized assets of 240 dissidents and journalists and frozen 182 bank accounts. Meanwhile, police report over 6,000 arrests related to January protests characterized as an attempted coup.

  43. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran executes six prisoners and faces eight women facing death sentences

    At least six men were executed in Iran's Kerman and Sistan and Baluchestan provinces for drug trafficking, while at least eight women face death sentences for political and security-related charges.

  44. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran protesters face execution threats and prison sentences

    At least 100 protesters in Iran face potential execution following recent unrest, while 19-year-old Artin Rostami has been sent to prison to serve a six-month sentence.

  45. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Iran Supreme Court upholds death sentence for woman in Tehran murder case

    Iran's Supreme Court upheld a woman's death sentence for murder in Tehran, while five other prisoners escaped execution after victims' families granted forgiveness.

  46. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran transfers political prisoners to Zahedan and Bandar Abbas

    Approximately 30 political prisoners have been secretly transferred to Zahedan prison, while prisoner Parisa Kamali was reportedly exiled to Bandar Abbas amid reports of deteriorating health.

  47. [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Iran sentences blogger Marzieh Ebrahimi Shamsabadi to death

    Iranian blogger Marzieh Ebrahimi Shamsabadi has been sentenced to death for “corruption on earth,” including charges of insulting the Supreme Leader and undermining national security.

  48. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Iran reports multiple executions and new prison sentences

    Recent reports from Iran highlight multiple executions in Mashhad and Isfahan, alongside new long-term prison sentences and transfers of political and student activists in Tehran.

  49. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran faces surge in arbitrary executions and Kurdish repression

    Human rights organizations report a surge in arbitrary executions in Iran, averaging one death per week, alongside intensified state repression and systematic rights violations against the Kurdish minority.

  50. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Iran sentences protester Taraneh Rahimi to death amid torture allegations

    Iranian twin Taraneh Rahimi has been sentenced to death following alleged torture and forced confessions related to January protests. She faces severe physical deterioration and denied medical care.

  51. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Erfan Mirzaei, Iranian rapper and protester, executed in Isfahan

    Iranian rapper and protester Erfan Mirzaei has been executed in Isfahan's Dastgerd Prison following charges of 'moharebeh'. Family and rights groups report he faced torture during detention.

  52. [INTERNATIONAL] 24 sources
    Iran sentences twin sisters to death and 25 years in prison

    Iranian twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi face death and 25 years in prison following alleged protests. Reports claim they were tortured and extorted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

  53. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Iran: Two executed in Qom as three others receive pardons

    Two prisoners were executed in Qom for drug offenses, while three others in Tehran and Shushtar avoided execution following pardons from their victims' families.

  54. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran reports surge in executions and political imprisonment

    Human rights monitors report a surge in executions and political imprisonment in Iran during August 2026, noting a high number of secret executions and increased sentences for freedom of expression.

  55. [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    Iran sentences two women to death over Isfahan protests

    Iranian courts have sentenced two women, Taraneh Rahimi and Leila Abolhasani, to death for their alleged roles in January's anti-government protests in Isfahan.

  56. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran reports various human rights and social developments

    Reports from Iran detail various human rights concerns, including prison sentences in Zahedan and Mashhad, an execution in Ahvaz, detentions in Marivan, and the identification of 1,304 out-of-school children in

  57. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran issues death sentences for 16 protesters in Isfahan

    Iran has issued death sentences for sixteen political defendants in Isfahan and confirmed the execution order for Alisghar Peyghambari, amid reports of multiple recent executions in other provinces.

  58. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Executions reported in Mashhad, Khorramabad, and Yazd prisons

    Reports indicate multiple executions in Mashhad, Khorramabad, and Yazd prisons in Iran, involving murder and drug-related charges, while officials in Lorestan noted five inmates were spared death sentences.

  59. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Iran reports at least 72 executions in August

    Human rights groups report at least 72 executions in Iran during August, including protesters and minors, alongside heavy prison sentences for political activists and researchers.

  60. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iranian security forces arrest relatives of protester killed in Isfahan

    Iranian security forces have arrested the parents and 20 relatives of Rashed Saleh Dastejordi, a protester killed in Isfahan, following a memorial gathering at his grave.

  61. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran executes over 500 people so far in 2026

    Iran has executed at least 511 people in 2026, including protesters and political prisoners, according to Iran Human Rights, amid ongoing regional conflict and calls for cessation from U.S. President Donald TR-

  62. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran continues death sentences amid Trump warnings

    Iran continues to issue death sentences for protesters despite warnings from Donald Trump, while analysts suggest Trump’s rhetoric may be part of a strategy to pre-emptively frame future unrest.

  63. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran protests: Thousands killed in violent crackdown on economic unrest

    Massive protests in Iran during January 2026 led to violent crackdowns by security forces, with human rights groups reporting thousands of deaths and ongoing executions.

  64. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Iran sentences two protesters to death and 20 years in prison

    Two protesters detained during Iran's nationwide 2026 demonstrations have been sentenced to death and 20 years in prison, respectively, following charges related to national security and rioting.

  65. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Iran's 'No to Execution Tuesdays' campaign expands to 61 prisons

    The 'No to Execution Tuesdays' campaign in Iran has reached its 135th week, with 61 prisons participating in hunger strikes against the death penalty following recent executions and new death sentences.

  66. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Iran human rights report details 60 executions and widespread arrests

    Human rights reports detail widespread violations in Iran, including 60 executions, over 100 arrests for freedom of expression, and the imprisonment of Baha'i citizen Iman Rashidi.

  67. [INTERNATIONAL] 66 sources
    Iran executes Majid Adineh over protest-related charges

    Iran has executed Majid Adineh, who was convicted of supporting the US and Israel and committing ‘moharebeh’ during the January 2026 protests in Karaj.

  68. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran executes Afghan citizen and upholds death sentence for political prisoner

    Iran has executed Afghan citizen Qayem Hosseini for security offenses and upheld the death sentence for political prisoner Arghavan Fallahi, amid international concerns over unfair trials.

  69. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran executes foreign national over deaths of four police officers

    Iran executed foreign national Ghaem Hosseini for his role in the death of four police officers during January's anti-government protests in Isfahan.

  70. [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    Iran executes at least 901 people in first seven months of 2026

    A human rights report documents at least 901 executions in Iran from January to July 2026, including many for political reasons, drug crimes, and involvement in January's mass protests.

  71. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Protest detainees in Iran face severe charges and fines

    Nine citizens from Esfarayen face severe charges including ‘moharebeh’ following January 2026 protests, while another detainee has been summoned to pay heavy fines in Davarzan.

  72. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran continues use of death penalty for political prisoners

    Iran continues to execute political prisoners, including 68-year-old engineer Zahra Shahbaz Tabari and Shahram Sadeghi, amid ongoing concerns regarding human rights and the legacy of the 1988 massacres.

  73. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    No to Execution Tuesdays campaign expands to 60 Iranian prisons

    The “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign has expanded to 60 Iranian prisons, marking its 134th week with reports of at least 39 political executions since the start of the Iranian year.

  74. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Iran executes Shahram Sadeghi following January protest convictions

    Iran executed Shahram Sadeghi on August 16, 2026, following his conviction for actions during the January 2026 protests. Human rights groups claim the trial involved forced confessions.

  75. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran prison authorities accused of abusing political detainees

    Political prisoners in Iran face intensifying abuse, including medical neglect, extreme heat in Evin Prison, and collective punishment targeting their families to force political concessions.

  76. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Iran executions condemned by over 30 countries

    Over 30 countries and the EU have condemned Iran's use of the death penalty, calling for an immediate halt to executions used to silence dissent and protect human rights.

  77. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran: Protester sentenced to death and another released

    An Iranian Revolutionary Court has sentenced protester Sepehr Amirzadeh to death, while Majid Samarqandi has been released from prison under electronic monitoring.

  78. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Iran reports executions in Ardabil and Dezful prisons

    Reports confirm executions in Ardabil and Dezful prisons, while eight death row inmates in Mazandaran were spared following the consent of victims' families.

  79. [INTERNATIONAL] 33 sources
    Iran condemned by 32 nations over use of death penalty

    Over 30 countries and the EU have condemned Iran's use of the death penalty to suppress dissent, calling for an immediate end to executions and the release of arbitrarily detained protesters.

  80. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran sentences medical student to death and imprisons activists

    Iranian authorities have sentenced a medical student to death for assisting injured protesters and issued prison terms to several other student and environmental activists.

  81. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran prisoners launch hunger strike in 59 prisons

    Prisoners in 59 Iranian prisons have initiated a hunger strike for the 133rd week to protest the death penalty and unfair judicial processes.

  82. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Iran reports executions in Tabriz and ongoing detention of political prisoner

    Iran reports include the ongoing detention of political prisoner Javad Noudahi in Sabzevar, executions in Tabriz for drug crimes, and a new death sentence in Tehran, alongside two reprieve cases.

  83. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran reports 87 executions and increased prison repression

    Iran saw an escalation in executions during July 2026, with at least 87 deaths reported. Reports also detail increased violence and raids against political prisoners in facilities like Evin Prison.

  84. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    UN warns of rising executions in Iran to suppress dissent

    UN human rights chief Volker Türk warns that Iran is increasing executions and death sentences to suppress dissent and instill fear following widespread anti-government protests.

  85. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran escalates crackdown on political prisoners and teachers

    Iran is escalating its crackdown on dissent, involving arbitrary arrests, torture allegations, and the prosecution of at least 60 teachers and activists following recent protests.

  86. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Iran publicly executes protester in Isfahan as crackdown intensifies

    Iran publicly hanged protester Abolfazl Sepahi‑Badejani in Isfahan on July 28, amid a wider crackdown on anti‑government demonstrations, prompting domestic protests and international condemnation.

  87. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iranian Prisoners Launch ‘Tuesday No to Execution’ Campaign Against Death Penalty

    Iran’s “Tuesday No to Execution” campaign, now in its 13th week, urges nationwide solidarity against a recent wave of 35 executions, including a child and protesters, and calls for an end to the death penalty.

  88. [POLITICS] 24 sources
    UN rights chief says Iran has executed at least 56 people since March

    UN rights chief Volker Türk says Iran has executed at least 56 people since March, 27 tied to protests, over 100 still at risk, and urges a halt and abolition of the death penalty.

  89. [POLITICS] 25 sources
    Iran hangs two men convicted of spying for Israel

    Iran hanged Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat on 3 Aug 2026 for spying for Israel’s Mossad, amid a secret trial and a wider crackdown following US‑Israel strikes; rights groups decry the executions.

  90. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran Executes Protester Arvin Kheirkhah

    Iran executed 20‑year‑old protester Arvin Kheirkhah on 2 Aug 2026 for “waging war against God”, after his January‑protest arrest; UN experts and former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi warned of further risk to other

  91. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Iran Executions Spark Protests and Deepen Regime Divisions

    Iran’s recent public executions in Isfahan sparked protests and bolstered a death‑row inmates’ anti‑execution campaign, while five drug offenders were executed and a protester’s execution delayed after a stroke

  92. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran carries out executions of protest detainees amid 40‑day war

    Iran executed two protest detainees as part of at least 50 political executions since the 40‑day war began, signaling intensified repression of dissent.

  93. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Iranian detainee Ali Reza Sepahi suffers stroke, execution postponed

    Ali Reza Sepahi, a protest detainee sentenced to death, suffered a stroke before his August 2025 execution, was treated at Al‑Zahra Hospital, and returned to prison, delaying the execution.

  94. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Iran cracks down on teachers and pauses executions amid post‑protest crackdown

    Iran detains 60+ teachers after Dec 2024 protests and, after a prison hunger strike, temporarily halts drug‑related executions at Qezel Hesar.

  95. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Iran confirms death sentences for additional young protesters

    Iran has sentenced a 26‑year‑old protester and at least 30 others, including minors, to death after rushed trials, prompting Amnesty and Iran Human Rights to demand immediate releases and fair proceedings.

  96. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Iran Prison Hunger Strike Prompts Prisoners to Sew Their Lips

    Prisoners at Iran's Gelez Hesar prison began a mass hunger strike and sewn‑lip protest, demanding an end to a surge in executions, with over 1,500 death‑row inmates involved.

  97. [POLITICS] 34 sources
    Iran publicly executes two protesters over January 2026 protests

    Iran publicly hanged two protesters on 28 July 2026 in Isfahan, despite UN calls to halt; dozens more face execution and a prison hunger strike is underway.

  98. [POLITICS] 18 sources
    Iran executes two men for January 2026 protest killings in Isfahan

    Iran executed two men sentenced for the Jan 8 2026 Alikhani Square killings; UN experts condemn the group death sentences and Amnesty reports over 6 000 arrests and 39 death sentences, while 1 500 death‑rowers

  99. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran executes political prisoners as US condemns capital punishments

    The US condemned recent Iranian executions and demanded release of political prisoners; Iran sentenced activist Isa Chari to death, amid a sharp rise in capital punishments.

  100. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran sentences 21‑year‑old protester to death under espionage law

    Iran’s Mashhad court sentenced 21‑year‑old protester Mahdi Zarif to death under an espionage law, despite lacking evidence of foreign ties, sparking human‑rights concerns.

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