Rights groups have reported that Iran, which already has one of the highest rates of capital punishment globally, is allegedly using the ongoing conflict as a pretext to increase the number of executions. This action is seen as a means to suppress dissent within the country.
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Rights Groups Report Increased Executions in Iran Amid Conflict
Rights groups claim that Iran is escalating its use of capital punishment during the current conflict, which is viewed as a strategy to stifle opposition. Iran already had one of the highest execution rates in the world prior to this increase.
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Reports: Iran uses war as cover for increased executions
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Rights Groups Report Increased Executions in Iran Amid Conflict