Two people, convicted of blasphemy, hanged in Iran as executions continue

May 09, 2023

As executions continue in Iran, two people, who had been sentenced to death for blasphemy were hanged on Monday, CNN reported citing news agency...

"Stop execution": Iranian model makes bold statement with noose around neck at Cannes

May 29, 2023

This year Cannes Film Festival has again grabbed the attention of the world as an Iranian model lodged its protest by making a bold...

UN Human Rights Chief Turk says Iran used executions to "suppress dissent"; 56 killed since March

Aug 05, 2026

According to the press release, Turk said, "I am alarmed by the rise in executions and death sentences issued in Iran since March, and...

Rights groups raise alarm over rise in executions of Afghan migrants in Iran

Jul 28, 2025

Rights groups say Iran has sharply increased executions of Afghan migrants, raising concerns over fair trials and due process. At least 85 prisoners, including...

"Killing in Iran is stopping, no plans for executions," says Trump amid protests

Jan 14, 2026

Trump's remarks come amid unrest and growing international focus on the developments. Iran has also formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council and...

"Hypocrisy is blatant, embarrassing": Araghchi slams France over condemnation of alleged protester executions in Iran

Aug 13, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday hit back at France, 25 other countries and the European Union after their condemnation of the...