Iran’s execution surge alarms world

Since March 2026, Iranian courts have handed down more than 150 death sentences, a dramatic increase compared with the previous year.

Human‑rights organisations attribute the rise to new anti‑terrorism legislation that broadens the definition of “political crime”.

The editorial argues that the wave of state‑sanctioned killings threatens regional stability by fueling underground opposition movements.

It urges the United Nations and key diplomatic partners to impose targeted sanctions on officials overseeing the judiciary.