A new report released on Thursday shows Iran executed nearly a thousand people in 2024, a 17% increase from 2023.

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Iran executed at least 975 people in 2024, a 17% increase from 2023: Report

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A new report released on Thursday shows Iran executed nearly a thousand people in 2024, a 17% increase from 2023.

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