Rights groups: Iran executed 975 people in ‘horrifying’ 2024 escalation

Iran executed at least 975 people in 2024, marking the highest number since recording began in 2008, according to Iran Human Rights and Together Against the Death Penalty. This figure reflects a 17% increase from the 834 executions in 2023, indicating a rise in capital punishment.

Iran’s authorities are accused of using capital punishment to instill fear after protests erupted in 2022, as reported by human rights groups. IHR director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam stated that these executions are part of the government’s tactics to maintain control over its people.