Iran has executed dozens of political prisoners since the war began. Activists fear intensified executions to instill societal fear and silence dissent. Hundreds of political prisoners and protesters currently face capital charges. Many inmates protest executions for drug-related charges and murder. The nation remains a prolific executioner, second only to China.

Iran executed a man it accused of carrying out "operational actions" during nationwide protests at the start of the year as the country's leadership ratchets up its crackdown on…

Many cases related to security offences are prosecuted using a law announced after last year's 12-day war with Israel.

Iran ramps up executions under shadow of war