Iran's Mass Killing Campaign Sees Chilling Numbers Of Daily Executions

Iran's mass killing campaign' sees chilling number of daily executions By Laura ZilincanovaEleanor Lees, 1 days ago Iran has conducted its highest number of executions in over three decades, putting to death at least 1,000 individuals during the past nine months. The "mass killing campaign" of hangings took place between January and September, according to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights organization (IHR). This figure already exceeds the 975 killings recorded in 2024 and represents the highest total since the group began maintaining records 17 years ago. The activists reported that at least 64 executions occurred just last week - averaging more than nine hangings per day. It comes as news emerged that Iranian diplomats are banned from Costco unless they get permission from the Trump administration. READ MORE:Trump's printed UN script reveals secret behind unhinged speech style READ MORE:Iranian diplomats banned from Costco unless they get permission from Trump administration Due to the lack of transparency and reporting restrictions, the actual number is believed to be significantly higher. IHR director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam stated: "In recent months the Islamic Republic has begun a mass killing campaign in Iran's prisons, the dimensions of which, in the absence of serious international reactions, are expanding every day. "The widespread, arbitrary executions of prisoners without due process and fair trial rights amount to crimes against humanity and must be placed at the top of the international community's agenda regarding the Islamic Republic. "Any dialogue between countries committed to the foundations of human rights and the Islamic Republic that does not include the execution crisis in Iran is unacceptable." After the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran previously carried out widespread executions during the 1980s and early 1990s. Nevertheless, IHR maintains the nation has escalated its use of capital punishment since its 12-day conflict with Israel. "We will definitely deal decisively and legally with spies, but it should be noted that identifying them is not easy and requires intelligence techniques," Iran's judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje'i stated just hours after a man accused of spying for Israel was executed. He further revealed that several individuals have been arrested and punished following trials for collaborating with what he referred to as "the Zionist regime". The majority of the executions were for drug-related offenses, which do not meet the international human rights law's criteria for "most serious crimes", such as genocide or crimes against humanity. For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters here. Most of these executions are carried out by hanging within prison facilities, though some public hangings still take place. In 2024, four individuals were publicly hanged. Only 11% of the 1000 executions were officially announced. None of the drug-related executions have been officially announced, according to IHR. As per Amnesty International and other human rights organizations, Iran ranks second in the world for the most executions, trailing only China. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here.