Iran Sees Rising Executions amid War
Iran has continued to carry out executions extensively, having executed over 2,150 people last year, according to Amnesty International. The government has focused on political prisoners and those accused of politically or security-related offenses. Among those executed was the academic and physicist Vahid Bani Amriyan, who was sentenced to death by hanging on charges of belonging to the "Mujahideen of God" organization. This was carried out after a rapid trial lacking transparency, amid efforts by the government to intimidate society and prevent protests—especially following the escalation of tensions after the war and the resumption of military operations. These executions are part of the broader repression policy implemented by Iranian authorities since the end of the war, as hundreds of prisoners face death sentences over drug-related charges or charges of opposing the government. The international community and human rights organizations are increasingly concerned about the rising wave of repression and the silencing of protesters.
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