Iran executed 1,500 in 2025, highest in 35 years: Rights group

Iran executed at least 1,500 people in 2025, marking the highest annual execution toll in 35 years, according to Iran Human Rights. Over 700 executions were for drug-related offences. The rights group said executions surged after the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests and accused authorities of using capital punishment to instil fear amid unrest.