Iranians living in Spain protested against recent executions in the Islamic Republic in Madrid on Saturday
Iran carried out a record number of executions in 2025, with at least 1,639 people put to death, the highest figure since 1989, according to two human rights organisations.
The report by Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM) shows a 68% increase from the 975 executions recorded in 2024.
Most victims were convicted of drug-related offences and murder, while others faced security-related charges, including links to protests and alleged espionage.
At least 48 women were executed, marking the highest number in over two decades. The groups also said ethnic minorities and marginalised communities were disproportionately affected.
The organisations raised concerns that executions could rise further amid ongoing unrest and conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. They warned that authorities may increasingly use capital punishment as a tool of repression.
Human rights advocates are calling for a moratorium on executions and the release of political prisoners, urging that the issue be central in any international negotiations involving Iran.
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