Iran publicly hangs rape convict

“During the full investigation, it was determined that the defendant, by deceiving two women and with the aim of criminal intent, committed the heinous act of rape and coercion,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online said, citing Semnan Chief Justice Mohammad Sadegh Akbari. 

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Iran executes over 1,500 in 2025, including more than 230 Kurds: Watchdog

Hundreds of members of Iran's minority communities have been executed in 2025, with Amnesty International calling the rate of capital punishment the "highest figure recorded in decades."

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Kurds among dozens executed as Iran escalates crackdown after Israel war: Watchdog 

Despite making up only around 12.5 percent of Iran’s population, Kurds make up 15 percent of the total execution cases in Iran. Rights watchdogs have often criticized the executions as being politically or ideologically motivated.

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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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