Iran executed three men accused of spying for Israel and the United States during nationwide anti-regime protests in January, although there is no publicly verified evidence to support the charges. Human rights organizations have documented allegations of torture, forced confessions and unfair trials. Iran Human Rights reports at least 691 executions in the first ten months of 2026, including 77 in October alone.

Iran executed three men accused of spying for Israel and the United States during nationwide anti-regime protests in January, although there is no publicly verified evidence to support the charges. Human rights organizations have documented allegations of torture, forced confessions and unfair trials. Iran Human Rights reports at least 691 executions in the first ten months of 2026, including 77 in October alone.