Iran hangs 'one of the most important spies' for Israel

The suspect was a manager in an intelligence company and oversaw its projects, providing him with “high-level access to the country's vital and governmental databases,” according to the Iranian judiciary's Mizan agency,

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Amnesty calls for international action as Iran’s executions hit 15-year high

“The authorities’ use of the death penalty has disproportionately impacted marginalized minorities, particularly those belonging to the Afghan, Baluchi, and Kurdish communities,” said Amnesty, claiming that the trend “coincides with an increase in racist and xenophobic rhetoric from Iranian officials.”

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Iran executed over 1,000 prisoners this year: Watchdog

“At least 1,002 prisoners were executed in Iran during the first nine months of 2025,” according to the Oslo-based watchdog.

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Iran executes man involved in Zhina Amini protests

The execution comes days before the country marks the third anniversary of the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Women, Life, Freedom) protest movement.

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Iran executes alleged Mossad agent

Iran arrested over 700 suspected Israeli operatives during the 12-day war

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Iran hangs nine convicted ISIS members

Scattered groups of Islamic State (ISIS) members have intermittently mounted attacks against targets in Iran, with Iranian authorities having expended significant efforts in clamping down on the group.

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Iran executes alleged Mossad agent following contested trial

Iran executed a 34-year-old national for allegedly collaborating with Israel after a trial critics said relied on forced confessions, marking another example of Tehran's escalating use of the death penalty against dissidents.

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Iranian judge linked to mass political executions dies at 69

Nayyeri was one of four members of a jury appointed in 1988 by Iran's then-Supreme Leader Khomeini, which issued as many as 5,000 death sentences against political prisoners

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Iran executed nearly 1,000 in 2024: Rights watchdog

Iran is one of 47 countries that still retain the death penalty for ordinary crimes without a moratorium on executions, according to French rights group Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM).

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