Iran’s Executions Reach a 30-Year Peak
Report Highlights Surge in Iran’s Executions A recent report from two European NGOs has projected that Iran will execute around 1,639 individuals in 2025—a staggering 68% increase from the previous year. This represents the highest number of executions recorded since 1989. This edition of the Annual Report on the Death Penalty in Iran comes from […]
The Iranian government’s internet shutdown is muffling millions and concealing executions, says an Iranian author.
Concerns Over Iran’s Internet Blackout and Human Rights Violations Amidst a tight internet blackout in Iran, voices are rising about the regime’s brutal actions against its citizens. An Iranian-American, Sheila Amir, recently highlighted how this near-total communication shutdown is obscuring widespread executions. She told the Post that the blackout, which has persisted for 1,000 hours […]
Iran is using executions to silence political opposition, according to the UN.
Iran’s Surge in Executions Amidst Ongoing Conflict The Islamic Republic of Iran is poised to break its previous record for executions in 2025, having already executed 657 individuals in just the first three months of this year, as reported by the Iranian Human Rights Association. Critics argue that, amid the ongoing U.S. war with Israel, […]
Executions of wrestlers in Iran lead to calls for global sports bans
Call to Action Against Iran’s Participation in Sports The former coach of Iran’s national wrestling team, a vocal critic of the regime, is urging sports organizations to exclude Iran from competitions, especially in light of the recent executions of many anti-government protesters. Wrestling, which holds significant cultural importance in Iran, has suffered deeply as the […]
Iranian prosecutor claims Trump’s statement about stopping 800 executions is untrue
Iran’s Top Prosecutor Disputes Trump’s Claims on Executions On Friday, Iran’s chief prosecutor retracted statements made by President Trump earlier in the week regarding the cancellation of over 800 death sentences. Mohammad Movahedi called Trump’s remarks “completely false,” stating that such figures do not exist and that there has been no decision made by judicial […]
Trump warns Iran with military force regarding prisoner executions
Iran Denies Claims of Halting Executions Amid U.S. Pressure On Thursday, Iran’s chief prosecutor rejected President Trump’s assertion that the country had put a stop to mass executions of anti-regime protesters due to U.S. pressure. This response comes as Trump has warned Iran that it could face repercussions harsher than its previous attacks on U.S. […]
Iran warns of restarting executions and the possibility of full-scale conflict if the US intervenes.
Iran Threatens Mass Executions Amid Protest Crackdown Iran has issued stern warnings regarding the continuation of mass executions for protesters detained during a harsh government crackdown against widespread dissent, stating that U.S. military intervention would trigger “all-out war.” Officials claim that over 5,000 people who protested the regime, which has maintained power for nearly 50 […]
Trump indicates that military actions are paused after Iran calls off executions.
US Considers Military Action Against Iranian Regime In recent discussions, President Donald Trump has alluded to reasons for postponing a military strike on Iran amid widespread protests. He mentioned that the Iranian government has stopped the execution of several individuals, which he framed as a positive development. When questioned about whether he had managed to […]
Trump claims Iran has halted the killing of protesters: ‘There are no plans for executions’
Trump’s Claims on Iran and Protests In a surprising statement, President Trump claimed on Wednesday that Iran has halted its crackdown on anti-government protests, raising eyebrows amidst ongoing concerns over potential military action against U.S. forces. “I’ve heard the killings are stopping in Iran. It’s stopping. There are no plans for executions,” Trump stated during […]
Iran’s Harsh Crackdown Grows with Rapid Trials, Executions, and Torture
The death toll in Iran continues to rise as security forces and militias confront civilian protesters. Some estimates suggest that over 10,000 people have died. According to human rights activists, regime judges have threatened quick trials and potential executions for detainees, with reports indicating that some prisoners have been tortured and coerced into signing confessions. […]