Overview

• UN officials say at least 110 people were executed in July, more than double the total in July 2024.
• The rights office reports at least seven public executions this year and condemns the practice as a violation of human dignity.
• Eleven people are described as facing imminent execution, including five convicted over participation in the 2022 protests.
• Many cases involve allegations such as armed rebellion, religious crimes or espionage, with ethnic minorities and migrants disproportionately affected, according to the UN.
• The UN notes limited transparency around cases and urges Iran to halt further executions, citing concerns about fair-trial guarantees.