'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war

Iran has seen a surge in executions of people on political and security charges since the start of a conflict. The UN has verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners, marking a sharp year-on-year increase. Executions on politically-motivated charges have doubled in 2025, according to Amnesty International. The death penalty is increasingly being used to silence political dissent, with several prisoners accused of spying for foreign countries or being affiliated with opposition groups.