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Iran: Protesters Face Death Penalty Amid Intensifying Crackdown

Published January 13, 2026, 18:12
Iran: Protesters Face Death Penalty Amid Intensifying Crackdown

The Iranian prosecutor's office announced that some of those arrested during recent protests face the death penalty, accused of “war against God.” This announcement has raised concerns about the intensification of the crackdown in Iran, as human rights advocates estimate that hundreds, or even thousands, of people have been killed in the suppression of the protests. According to Iran Human Rights, at least 1,500 convicted individuals have been executed in Iran, with 12 people executed during the latest wave of protests. The organization fears that the Iranian theocracy is seeking to organize swift trials without respecting the guarantees of a fair process. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, expressed his concern over public statements by judicial officials regarding the possibility of the death penalty for protesters. The situation remains tense in Iran, with growing concerns for the protection of human rights.