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Iran threatens death penalty - internet down for two days

Sat 10 Jan 2026 09:03 CET

The conflict between the Iranian regime and protesters is intensifying. Protesters are being labeled "enemies of God", a designation that can lead to the death penalty

Protests in blackout Iran - death toll rises

Protests in blackout Iran - death toll rises

Thu 8 Jan 2026 10:42 CET

The protests and violence in Iran have reportedly spread to all provinces and many universities, and more than 40 people are believed to have been killed. The internet has also reportedly been shut down throughout the country

Iranian protesters chant Death to Khamenei

Iranian protesters chant Death to Khamenei

Wed 7 Jan 2026 08:09 CET

The widespread protests in Iran have prompted Australia to urge its citizens to leave the country immediately. Iran has warned against threats by "external powers" after the US threatened possible intervention

Record number of executions in Iran in 2025, says Iran Human Rights

Record number of executions in Iran in 2025, says Iran Human Rights

Thu 1 Jan 2026 22:13 CET

At least 1,500 people have been executed in Iran in 2025, according to Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR), which tracks executions in the country.

975 executed in Iran last year

975 executed in Iran last year

Thu 20 Feb 2025 07:13 CET

Iran executed at least 975 people in 2024, according to a new report from Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and France-based ECPM.