Rights groups including Amnesty International say Iran carries out the most executions of any nation worldwide per capita, and the most of any country other than China, for which no reliable data is available.
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025 in 68% increase on year before, NGOs say
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Mon 04:09 - France 24
Iran executed 'at least 1,639 people' in 2025, highest number since 1989
Mon 04:30 - Al-Monitor
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, most since 1989: NGOs
Mon 04:30 - Al-Monitor
Iran executed at least 1,639 in 2025, more hangings feared: NGOs
Mon 05:49 - Le Figaro
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, a record since 1989 according to two NGOs
Mon 16:11 - Euronews
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025 in 68% increase on year before, NGOs say