At least 156 individuals have been executed in Iran since the war began, including 42 on espionage and national security charges, many following proceedings with confessions extracted under torture.
multiple outlets, traced to a single source · Reported fact · first recorded Jul 5, 11:30 PM
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UN NewsIntergovernmental · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
At least 156 individuals have been executed since the war began, including 42 on espionage and national security charges
Cites: UN independent human rights experts · Details: 156 executed; 42 espionage and national security charges
UN NewsIntergovernmental · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
Many executions in Iran followed proceedings in which confessions were reportedly extracted under torture and legal counsel was denied
Cites: UN independent human rights experts · Details: confessions under torture; legal counsel denied