The UN says they are appalled by an escalation of executions in Iran, with more than 1,000 people killed during the first nine months of 2025 – recent weeks has seen an average of nine hangings per day.
Most of the known executions are for drug-related offenses and murder, followed by security-related charges and rape. Among those executed were at least 58 Afghans, including 57 men and one woman.
