PARIS: Iran has executed another man over charges linked to recent anti-government protests, human rights organisations said on Monday, warning that dozens more prisoners remain at risk of execution amid an ongoing crackdown.
According to Norway-based rights groups, the latest person executed was Abbas Akbari, who had been accused of attacking a government building in the central province of Isfahan during protests earlier this year.
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Iran’s judiciary described Akbari as one of the “armed leaders” of demonstrations in the region. However, international human rights organisations strongly criticised the execution, saying it was aimed at intimidating the public and discouraging future protests.
Iran Human Rights stated that around three dozen individuals have been executed on charges related to protests, banned opposition groups or espionage since wartime executions resumed in March during the ongoing US-Israeli conflict involving Iran.
The organisation’s director, Mahmood Amiry Moghaddam, said the executions were intended to spread fear across society. He warned that the number of hangings could increase further unless stronger international pressure is applied on Tehran.
Another rights group, Hengaw, also condemned the execution, describing it as “state-sanctioned killing” designed to suppress dissent.
Rights groups said at least 15 people linked to the 2026 protests have been executed since the conflict escalated. Others have reportedly been hanged over alleged ties to banned organisations, including the outlawed People’s Mujahideen of Iran (MEK), as well as Kurdish and Baluch groups.
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Meanwhile, Amnesty International warned that at least 78 protesters and dissidents currently remain under death sentences and could face imminent execution.
Human rights activists have repeatedly criticised Iran over the use of capital punishment against political opponents, protesters and individuals accused of national security-related offences.