A Report and List of More Than 4,200 People Killed

This report depicts the legal status of 68 human rights defenders, two families of activists, an NGO, as well as an anti-death penalty campaign in Iran, and some of their members.

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.

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.

Annual Report on the Death Penalty in Iran 2024

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.