GermanyAmnesty International has warned of an escalation in the use of the death penalty in Iran after two men were executed for participating in pro-government protests. The organization claims at least 60 people are currently at risk of execution. These individuals are reportedly being targeted for their involvement in anti-government demonstrations during the winter. The two executed men were accused of attacking police officers and setting them on fire. They were publicly hanged in the city of Malekschahr in Isfahan province. The executions are part of a broader crackdown on dissent following widespread protests in December 2025, which expanded into large-scale demonstrations against Iran's authoritarian regime. State forces used violence to suppress the protests, and internet access was cut off, making it difficult to obtain accurate information about the events. The Iranian government acknowledged over 3,000 deaths but blamed the United States and Israel for the violence. Activist groups estimate the death toll to be much higher, ranging from 4,560 to 20,000.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the situation in Iran through the lens of human rights violations and repression by the government, citing Amnesty International and UN experts who criticize the Iranian judiciary for violating international standards. It highlights the targeting of dissenters and the scale of the
