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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