In 2024, the Islamic Republic of Iran carried out a staggering number of executions, with over 1,000 prisoners put to death in 86 prisons across the country. This figure, as reported by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), marks a significant increase of 16% from the previous year's executions.
The majority of these executions occurred in the latter half of the year, with nearly 70% taking place after the election of President Masoud Pezeshkian in July. The NCRI noted that a significant portion, around 47%, happened in the fourth quarter of 2024, a period marked by regional defeats and internal crises for the regime.
