Iran is experiencing a sharp and alarming surge in executions, particularly targeting political prisoners and individuals linked to the 2026 uprising. Executions in Iran are often carried out following charges such as “enmity against God” (moharebeh) or “corruption on earth,” which are broadly defined and frequently used against political dissidents and protesters.

Recent reporting from the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) confirms that at least 10 political prisoners were executed between March 19 and April 4, including members of the PMOI/MEK and protest detainees. These cases often involve trials that fall short of international legal standards, with limited access to legal representation and reliance on confessions reportedly obtained under duress.

In parallel, Iran Freedom reports a renewed wave of executions, warning that thousands arrested during the January uprising remain at risk, many subjected to torture and forced confessions. Human rights organizations have long documented patterns of incommunicado detention, coerced confessions broadcast on state media, and expedited judicial proceedings in politically sensitive cases.

This pattern signals a systematic campaign of repression aimed at preventing another nationwide uprising, using capital punishment as a tool to deter dissent and maintain control over a restive population.

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Recent developments illustrate the scale and brutality of the crackdown:

• Multiple political prisoners, including Vahid Bani-Amerian and Abolhassan Montazer, were executed after alleged torture and unfair trials
• 18-year-old protester Amirhossein Hatami was executed following a forced confession and expedited trial
• Additional executions of opposition-linked individuals were reported in early April 

According to international reporting, over 145 executions have already been recorded in 2026, with many more feared unreported.

This is not a series of isolated incidents—it is a coordinated state policy.

• More than 2,000 individuals disappeared during the January uprising, many now at risk
• Protesters face charges such as “enmity against God” in grossly unfair trials
• Reports confirm torture, secret detention, and deaths in custody

Experts warn this trajectory mirrors past mass executions, raising fears of a new large-scale political purge. 

The situation in Iran demands urgent and decisive action.

We call on:

• Governments to hold Iranian officials accountable
• International institutions to act immediately
• Civil society to amplify the voices of political prisoners

Silence enables repression. Action saves lives.

Thank you for standing with the Iranian people in their courageous struggle for freedom and democracy. Every voice, every action, and every share helps amplify their fight for justice. Stay informed, stay engaged, and continue supporting the movement for a free and democratic Iran.

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