Iran’s Executions Estimated to Double in 2025

The number of executions in Iran is projected to exceed 1,500 in 2025, more than double the 975 verified by the Iran Human Rights group in 2024. This increase follows a rise from 520 executions in 2022, heightened by protests after Mahsa Amini’s death in custody. While the government claims executions are for severe crimes, 99% are for murder or drug offenses. Activists assert that the regime escalates executions to suppress dissent and instill fear during times of perceived threat.

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