http://iranhr.net/en2026-06-10T18:58:27ZIran Human Rights2026-06-10T18:58:27Ztag:iranhr.net,2026-06-10:/en/articles/8812//

In the aftermath of the 12-Day War in June 2025, Islamic Republic authorities enacted a sweeping legislative framework designed to weaponise national security laws against domestic dissent.

2026-06-08T15:06:24Ztag:iranhr.net,2026-06-08:/en/articles/8807//

Three protesters arrested in connection with the January protests in Yazd, have been sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh (enmity against God) charges.

2026-06-08T13:27:59Ztag:iranhr.net,2026-06-08:/en/articles/8806//

Nourmorad Falahnejad, a man on death row for murder, was executed in Khorramabad Central Prison.

2026-06-08T11:24:16Ztag:iranhr.net,2026-06-08:/en/articles/8805//

Mohammad Abiyat, an Arab man on death row for murder, was executed in Ahvaz Sepidar Prison.

2026-06-08T11:20:35Ztag:iranhr.net,2026-06-08:/en/articles/8804//

Mohammad Ghasem Abdehvand, Rahim Ghanbari, Faraj Amjadi and Reza Pedram Asivand, four men on death row for drug-related offences, were executed in Isfahan Central Prison.

2026-06-08T11:11:57Ztag:iranhr.net,2026-06-08:/en/articles/8803//

Siavosh Afrashteh, man on death row for drug-related offences, was executed in Rasht Central Prison.

2026-06-05T12:34:30Ztag:iranhr.net,2026-06-05:/en/articles/8801//

Saber Akrami, a man on death row for murder, was executed in Gorgan Central Prison.

2026-06-05T10:59:43Ztag:iranhr.net,2026-06-05:/en/articles/8800//

Afsaneh Zandabadi, a 22-year-old woman on death row for drug-related offences, was executed in Tabriz Central Prison.

2026-01-16T12:00:00Ztag:iranhr.net,2026-01-16:/en/statement/80//

Joint Civil Society Call for HRC Special Session on Mass Killings in Iran

2025-09-18T13:00:29Ztag:iranhr.net,2025-09-18:/en/statement/78//

Statement:

2025-08-11T14:44:04Ztag:iranhr.net,2025-08-11:/en/statement/77//

ABA Adopts Resolution Condemning Iran's Use of Death Penalty and Human Rights Violations

2025-06-26T12:00:00Ztag:iranhr.net,2025-06-26:/en/statement/74//

Joint statement on the occasion of 2025 World Drug Day

2025-06-04T10:03:48Ztag:iranhr.net,2025-06-04:/en/statement/73//

84 Groups Call for Action to Stop Execution of Afghan Nationals in Iran

2025-04-18T13:28:31Ztag:iranhr.net,2025-04-18:/en/statement/72//

Human Rights Organizations Urge Immediate Action to Stop the Imminent Execution of 85 Baloch Prisoners in Iran

2025-04-03T16:23:06Ztag:iranhr.net,2025-04-03:/en/statement/71//

Today, the Impact Iran coalition celebrates the historic vote by the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) to broaden the scope of investigations led by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission (FFMI) into any recent or ongoing serious human rights violations and crimes under international law committed in the Islamic Republic of Iran[1]. This critical resolution reflects the international community’s commitment to addressing Iran’s prolonged human rights crisis and holding perpetrators accoun

2025-03-18T10:43:47Ztag:iranhr.net,2025-03-18:/en/statement/70//

Joint Letter by 42 Human Rights NGOs Calling for Renewal of the Special Rapporteur Mandate

2026-04-13T09:07:28Ztag:iranhr.net,2026-04-13:/en/reports/44//

At least 1,639 people were executed, marking the highest number of recorded executions since 1989 and a dramatic 68% increase compared to 2024, when 975 executions were recorded.

2025-12-31T01:10:42Ztag:iranhr.net,2025-12-31:/en/reports/43//

According to data collected by IHRNGO, Islamic Republic authorities have executed at least 5,356 people for drug-related charges between January 2010 and 30 November 2025.

2025-02-20T09:30:31Ztag:iranhr.net,2025-02-20:/en/reports/42//

Annual Report on the Death Penalty in Iran 2024

2025-01-06T07:54:46Ztag:iranhr.net,2025-01-06:/en/reports/41//

Iran Human Rights has published a unique report shedding light on the realities of women’s executions in Iran. Titled “Women and the Death Penalty in Iran: A Gendered Perspective” this report examines the harrowing gender disparities and inhumane aspects of the death penalty.

2024-12-10T16:20:13Ztag:iranhr.net,2024-12-10:/en/reports/39//

Qarchak Prison: Hell for Women and Children in Iran

2024-03-05T07:06:03Ztag:iranhr.net,2024-03-05:/en/reports/37//

Annual Report on the Death Penalty in Iran- 2023

2023-12-15T16:52:49Ztag:iranhr.net,2023-12-15:/en/reports/36//

The report is published to mark International Human Rights Day, which this year coincides with the awarding ceremony of the Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi, one of the defenders featured in this report.

2023-10-10T11:31:46Ztag:iranhr.net,2023-10-10:/en/reports/35//

Drug Executions: the Politically Costless Victims of the Death Penalty in Iran

2018-12-08T12:19:52Ztag:iranhr.net,2018-12-08:/en/cartoons/71//

Cartoon: Behnam Mohammadi

2018-08-12T09:11:38Ztag:iranhr.net,2018-08-12:/en/cartoons/70//

Solmaz Esmaeil Zali, an Iranian cartoonist: Our government uses the religion to justify the executions in Iran.

2020-11-15T10:36:19Ztag:iranhr.net,2020-11-15:/en/tv/523//

An international People’s Tribunal, the Aban Tribunal, to investigate atrocities that took place in Iran exactly one year ago has been established as an initiative of Justice for Iran, Iran Human Rights (IHR) and the world coalition Ensemble Contre la Peine de Mort (ECPM) on behalf of victims’ families and protestors.

2018-11-21T12:21:25Ztag:iranhr.net,2018-11-21:/en/tv/401//

Iran Human Rights; November 21, 2018: Three prisoners were hanged in public at Iranian city of Shiraz this morning. Several children were observed among the crowd watching the executions. Iranian authorities have executed at least 15 people during the last 8 days. Iran Human Rights (IHR) warns against a new wave of executions in Iran and urges the UN, EU and countries with diplomatic relations with Iran to react immediately to stop these executions.