Human Rights Watch: In the last six weeks, Iran has put to death no fewer than 28 individuals.

Human Rights Watch has urged UN member states to intervene to stop the implementation of the death penalty in Iran. The organization reports that Iran has executed a minimum of 28 individuals in the last six weeks.

Bahar Saba, a researcher with the organization, stated in a video shared on the organization's X account on the evening of May 7 that the majority of those executed were charged with involvement in protests from earlier in the year. Demonstrations that started due to the deteriorating economic circumstances evolved into widespread protests against the administration.

HRW stated that the fundamental rights of everyone executed were breached in the judicial system. Reports indicate that confessions were obtained from them under pressure and torture.

In January, security forces violently quelled significant protests in Iran.

The US-based HRANA human rights watchdog reported that approximately 7,000 individuals lost their lives during the crackdown on demonstrators. A significant number of arrests have been carried out.

Iran ranks among the top countries globally in terms of executions. Human rights organizations report that a minimum of 1,639 individuals, comprising 48 women, were put to death in the nation in 2025.

Human rights advocates claim that Iranian officials utilize the death penalty as a "tool of oppression" to instill a climate of fear in society after waves of anti-government demonstrations.