Iran sees surge in executions, with ‘systematic pattern of state intimidation’

Iranian authorities have already executed 110 people in the first eight months of this year, according to reports. This alarming surge in executions has raised concerns about a ‘systematic pattern of state intimidation’ in Iran. The latest wave of executions follows the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, which sparked protests across the country. The crackdown on dissent and the use of capital punishment as a tool of suppression are alarming trends that are being closely monitored by international observers.