Iran and Saudi Arabia Reach Record Execution Levels

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Iran and Saudi Arabia reached record execution numbers in 2025 as human rights organizations condemn the use of the death penalty.Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam of Iran Human Rights reported over 1,500 executions in Iran, while Saudi Arabia carried out a record 356 deaths amid a narcotics crackdown.Activists argue these figures contradict the modernization goals of Mohammed bin Salman and serve as tools of political suppression during economic protests.
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