Afghanistan, April 7 -- In the first quarter of 2025, Iran's execution rate doubled, with at least 230 people, including 8 women, executed.
The Norway-based Iran Human Rights Organization reported that at least 230 people, including 8 women, were executed in Iran during the first three months of 2025. This figure represents a twofold increase compared to the same period last year.
According to the organization, Iran executed at least 975 individuals in 2024, marking the highest number since the organization began documenting executions in 2008. The surge in executions highlights a worrying trend regarding the country's use of capital punishment.
The organization notes that the Islamic Republic is increasingly using the death penalty duri...