Iran executes more than 100 people in June alone, human rights group claims

Iran executed at least 101 individuals in June alone, pushing the total number of state-sanctioned killings to a minimum of 370 in the first six months of 2026, according to a report by the nonprofit organization Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO).

The report indicates that at least nine women were among those executed. IHRNGO is also investigating unconfirmed reports of over 400 additional executions. Of the documented 370 killings, at least 55 were related to national security charges, including 18 individuals who had participated in anti-government protests. The group named several individuals executed for their alleged roles in protests, including Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a Kurdish protester involved in the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement.

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Any agreement with the Islamic Republic by states committed to human rights principles must make a moratorium on the death penalty a central condition.

Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of IHRNGO, appealed to the international community to make human rights a central focus in any dealings with Tehran. "Any agreement with the Islamic Republic by states committed to human rights principles must make a moratorium on the death penalty a central condition," he stated. He specifically called on the EU and its partners to play a significant role in halting executions in Iran.

IHRNGO's call aligns with concerns previously raised by the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Iran, who criticized a recent memorandum of understanding for not adequately addressing the needs of the Iranian people. The organization urged governments to prioritize the human rights situation of Iranians in all dialogues with Tehran.

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The EU and its partners can and must play an important role in stopping executions in Iran.