United Nattions, Aug. 30 -- The United Nations has sounded the alarm over what it described as a sharp escalation in executions in Iran, reporting that at least 841 people have been put to death since the beginning of 2025 and up until Thursday, August 28.

Figures released by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) show that 110 executions were carried out in July, more than twice the number recorded in the same month last year. Those executed included women, Afghan citizens and members of minority groups such as the Baloch, Kurds and Arabs.

UN spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said the surge reflected a pattern of using capital punishment to suppress dissent. She warned that the real toll could be higher due to limite...