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Iran executes over 500 people in 2026: Rights group

In 2023, Iran has seen a grim milestone with over 500 executions, witnessing a notable increase recently. Among those executed, twenty-nine were linked to anti-government protests, including sixteen women and thirteen political activists. Former President Donald Trump has publicly called for Iran to cease these executions, labeling the situation as…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Inside Iran's accelerating execution campaign amid wartime crackdown

Iran has executed dozens of political prisoners since the war began. Activists fear intensified executions to instill societal fear and silence dissent. Hundreds of political prisoners and protesters currently face capital charges. Many inmates protest executions for drug-related charges and murder. The nation remains a prolific executioner, second only to…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

Declaration comes amid intense efforts to bring two sides together in Pakistan for new round of talks

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

Iran summons ambassadors to demand withdrawal of support for protests as death toll climbs

In a bid to reclaim the narrative, the government called for nationwide rallies backing the Islamic republic with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying the turnout was a "warning" to the United States.

Euronews · Jan 12

Iran plunged into internet blackout as protests over economy spread nationwide

Security forces reported to have killed at least 45 people since protests began 12 days ago, as protesters gather in Tehran

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

Child bride faces execution in Iran unless she pays £80,000 in ‘blood money’

Goli Kouhkan, 25, on death row for seven years for killing her abusive husband, has until December to settle with the victim’s family

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025

At least 1,000 people executed in Iran in 2025, says human rights NGO

Iran has executed at least 1,000 people so far in 2025, an NGO said on Tuesday, denouncing a "mass killing campaign" in prisons in the Islamic republic.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 24, 2025

Iran Executed At Least 1,000 This Year In Prison 'Mass Killing': NGO

Iran has executed at least 1,000 people so far in 2025, an NGO said on Tuesday, denouncing a "mass killing campaign" in prisons aimed at spreading fear through society.

International Business Times · Sep 23, 2025

Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Israel Spying, Activists Slam 'Unfair' Trial

Iran on Wednesday executed a man convicted of spying for Israel, in defiance of pleas from his family and activists for his life to be spared after what they described as an unfair trial.

International Business Times · May 28, 2025

Craziest Conspiracy Theories Lurking In The Dark Corners Of The Internet

Conspiracy theories spread like wildfire. One outlandish claim, a cryptic comment, or even a clumsy misquote can spark an avalanche of speculation. Add a pinch of public distrust and the lightning speed of social media, and suddenly, a fringe idea becomes a global obsession. While researchers have shown that fake…

Bored Panda · May 26, 2025