Iran regime uses war to mask ‘brutal’ execution surge against political opponents

Iran regime uses war to mask ‘brutal’ execution surge against political opponents

Rights groups say the Iranian regime is on track to beat last year's record number of executions, with 657 in the first three months of this year alone

A protester holds 'Stop executions in Iran' and 'Free Iran' placards during the demonstration. Demonstrators gathered outside Downing Street in protest against executions in Iran and in support of freedom for Iran. (Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

A protester holds 'Stop executions in Iran' and 'Free Iran' placards during the demonstration. Demonstrators gathered outside Downing Street in protest against executions in Iran and in support of freedom for Iran. (Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Cars burn in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency’s value in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 8, 2026. (Stringer/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS)

Cars burn in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency’s value in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 8, 2026. (Stringer/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS)

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