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UN says Iran Executed 56 Since March, Many Protest-Linked

8/6/2026

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UN Commissioner Volker Türk said at least 56 people have been executed on charges since 19 March, including 27 linked to January protests, and warned more than 100 face accusations.
Authorities allegedly obtained confessions under torture, carried out executions and issued death sentences after a hearing.
Iran executed Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat for spying, and activists reported Arvin Kheirkhahan and two men were executed for “enmity against God,” in Isfahan.

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UN Commissioner Volker Türk said at least 56 people have been executed on charges since 19 March, including 27 linked to January protests, and warned more than 100 face accusations.
Authorities allegedly obtained confessions under torture, carried out executions and issued death sentences after a hearing.
Iran executed Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat for spying, and activists reported Arvin Kheirkhahan and two men were executed for “enmity against God,” in Isfahan.