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Political executions rise sharply in Iran as dissent is silenced

May 18, 2026, 1:02 AM10
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Political executions rise sharply in Iran as dissent is silenced

  • Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, at least 32 political prisoners have been executed.
  • Erfan Shakourzadeh was executed after being convicted on charges many believe were politically motivated.
  • The trend of increased executions indicates an attempt by the Iranian regime to silence dissent and project authority.
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