UN Reports Iran Executed 18 Protesters in 2026 Crackdown

Iran has executed more than 40 people, including 18 protesters, on national security grounds since January 2026, the United Nations said. The UN rights chief spoke at the Human Rights Council, expressing deep concern over the harsh repression. Rights groups note that Iran executes more people each year than any country except China. The recent rise in executions follows a deadly crackdown on mass anti-government protests, which rights groups say killed thousands. Tehran portrays the unrest as foreign-backed riots, while the UN warns that all sides must show restraint. A new US-Iran peace deal was announced on Sunday, but human rights advocates stress swift implementation and respect for basic freedoms.

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