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Iran steps up executions of prisoners

Iran’s wartime crackdown includes a rise in executions

Since the war in Iran began, the country has been carrying out the fastest wave of political executions in its recent history, with at least 28 people who have been put to death on political, protest-related,

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Iran steps up executions of prisoners under cover of war

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Iran warns US after Strait of Hormuz attacks

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UK's Next to mitigate Iran war costs with 'moderate' price rises

Next said it was maintaining its guidance for full price sales for the rest of its 2026/27 year and plans to mitigate the ‌cost ⁠increases caused by the Iran war with a combination of "moderate" ...

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Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher

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US-Iran ceasefire still in place, despite new attacks from both sides in the Strait of Hormuz

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Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire

Hegseth later clarified that "the ceasefire is not over" even though Iranian vessels on Monday fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several s...

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Trump Again Shifts U.S. Focus on Strait, Pausing Day-Old Escort Mission

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says offensive stage of Iran war is 'over'

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Iran Executions Surging Amidst War With U.S. and Israel, Human Rights Organizations Say

Executions in Iran appear to be surging since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war, according to human rights organizations.

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This Civil War execution that still divides Americans today

The American Civil War was not only fought with rifles and cannons. It was fought with hangings, firing squads, prison atrocities, and mob vengeance. At Fort Pillow, surrender turned into slaughter. At Andersonville, Captain Henry Wirz became the only ...

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Iran wartime executions mount as another protester hanged

Participants in the rally "Stop the massacre of political prisoners in Iran" hold flags and placards in front of the Brandenburg Gate, March 31, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. (Christophe Gateau / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP) PARIS (AFP) — Iran on Monday ...

Newsday

A wave of executions is feared in Iran after 3 young men were hanged this week

BEIRUT — A 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran this week, raising alarm among rights groups that a wave of executions may be underway as authorities facing relentless attacks from the U.S. and Israel seek to squelch ...

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Iran regime uses war to mask 'brutal' execution surge against political opponents

The Islamic Republic of Iran is on track to exceed the record number of executions it carried out against opponents in 2025, with 657 executions in the first three months of the year, according to the Iran Human Rights Society. Hiding behind the war with ...

Al-Monitor

Iran executes 14th person since war over alleged Mossad ties: What to know

Iran has carried out multiple executions since the outbreak of the war with the United States and Israel, as it intensifies a crackdown on individuals accused of spying for Israel.