Executions in Iran estimated to have doubled in 2025, report says
Published: 12/28/2025
Iran's 2025 executions doubled from 2024, with an estimated 1,500 verified by Iran Human Rights (IHR) up to December. The country saw a significant annual rise in executions, defended by the Iranian government as reserved for the most serious crimes. Despite lacking precise official figures, various monitoring groups echo IHR's reports.
