The Iranian regime alarmingly intensified executions of opponents in the midst of the conflict with the United States and Israel, taking advantage of the international focus on the war to deepen its repressive machinery.
Human rights organizations warn that Tehran is using the context of war as a cover to eliminate dissidents, impose social terror and avoid global scrutiny.
Executions on the rise: figures that alarm the world
So far in 2026, at least 145 people have been confirmed executed, while more than 400 additional cases remain without
official verification.The most serious fact is the level of concealment: according to the UN, only 7% of executions are made public.
This reflects a systematic pattern of state opacity, where the regime acts without controls or transparency.
War as an excuse to intensify repression Different analysts agree that the
regime is taking advantage of the international context to move forward
with greater impunity.As the world focuses on the price of oil or military escalation, the political cost of executions falls dramatically.
This situation allows the Iranian government to eliminate opponents without facing the international pressure that would normally exist.
Torture, forced confessions and unfair trials The testimonies
collected by international organizations describe practices typical
of an extreme repressive State.Detainees are subjected to physical and psychological torture, prolonged isolation and simulated execution.
Many are forced to confess to crimes on television without access to lawyers or legitimate legal process.
Cases such as that of young people who don't even understand the charges against them reflect the level of arbitrariness in the system.

Absurd charges to justify executions
The regime uses ambiguous legal figures such as “moharebeh” (war against God) or “baghi” (armed rebellion)
to sentence opponents to death.These charges make it possible to apply the death penalty without the need for solid evidence or judicial guarantees.
In many cases, sentences are based solely on confessions obtained under torture.








