Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, most since 1989: NGOs

France 24 — Apr 13, 04:09 AM

Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest number since 1989, two NGOs said Monday, warning it risked using capital punishment even more extensively after protests in January and the war against Israel and the US.

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