At Least 20 Executed in Iran in One Week, Rights Groups Report — Including Protesters and Religious Minorities

Human rights groups say Iran executed at least 20 people in a one-week period, including protesters and members of religious minorities. The groups describe the executions as part of a broader crackdown that has intensified amid political unrest, with some deaths tied to charges related to national security and alleged unrest. They say the individuals targeted include people detained during protests and others prosecuted for their religious identity. International advocates have criticized Iran for what they describe as unfair trials, limited due process, and the continued use of the death penalty.