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Iran's Record Executions: Political Prisoners Among Victims

11/4/2025

Summary

Story summary

In October 2025, Iran executed a record number of prisoners, including eight political prisoners, seven accused of espionage for Israel.
The executions of Mohammad Saleh Ghahremani and Fardin Firouzi for drug-related offenses were reported but not acknowledged by Iranian officials.
Ali Safari (Iranian prisoner) was executed for murder, with his case unreported by authorities.
Activists protest as the regime remains opaque; only 6% of 2024 executions were publicly acknowledged.

History

Historical Context

In 1988, Iran executed an estimated 2,000 to 4,000 political prisoners, primarily targeting leftist groups, marking a significant escalation in state-sanctioned violence. This brutal purge followed years of repression under the Islamic Republic, which has continued to face criticism for its human rights abuses. Recent spikes in executions echo this dark history, raising urgent concerns about accountability within Iran's judicial system.

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Story summary

In October 2025, Iran executed a record number of prisoners, including eight political prisoners, seven accused of espionage for Israel.
The executions of Mohammad Saleh Ghahremani and Fardin Firouzi for drug-related offenses were reported but not acknowledged by Iranian officials.
Ali Safari (Iranian prisoner) was executed for murder, with his case unreported by authorities.
Activists protest as the regime remains opaque; only 6% of 2024 executions were publicly acknowledged.

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