UN experts condemn 'staggering scale' of executions in Iran

UN experts have condemned the "staggering scale" of executions in Iran, with more than 1,000 executions recorded in the first nine months of 2025, surpassing the total for the previous year. This alarming trend has drawn international attention and concern. The experts have called on the Iranian government to immediately halt the use of the death penalty, emphasizing that the high number of executions violates international human rights law. They have also urged the authorities to ensure fair trials and due process for all individuals facing capital punishment. The report highlights the lack of transparency in Iran's judicial system and the use of executions as a tool for political repression. The experts have stressed the need for the Iranian government to address these issues and bring its practices in line with international standards. The international community has expressed its grave concern over the situation and called for immediate action to address the human rights violations. The ongoing crisis has put Iran's commitment to human rights under scrutiny.