**UN Experts Shocked at ‘Industrial-Scale’ Executions in Iran**
*By Snehil Singh | September 30, 2025, 3:47 PM*
United Nations human rights experts have expressed deep shock at what they describe as a “dramatic escalation” of executions in Iran. Over 1,000 people have been executed in the first nine months of 2025 alone, marking a staggering increase in the use of capital punishment.
The five UN special rapporteurs issued a joint statement emphasizing the gravity of the situation. “The sheer scale of executions in Iran is staggering and represents a grave violation of the right to life,” they said. Notably, half of these executions were carried out for drug-related offenses, and recent records indicate an average of nine hangings per day.
### Government Response
Iran’s government has yet to respond directly to the UN experts’ condemnation. However, it has historically defended its use of the death penalty for what it terms “the most severe crimes.”
The criticism came on the same day that Iran executed a man accused of spying for Israel. According to the judiciary’s Mizan news agency, the individual identified as Bahman Choubi Asl was a database expert involved in sensitive telecommunications projects. He was reportedly working for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency.
### Execution Statistics
Human rights organizations Amnesty International and Iran Human Rights have both documented over 1,000 executions in Iran since January 2025. This figure has already surpassed last year’s total of 975 executions.
The majority of those executed faced drug-related charges (50%), followed by murder offenses (43%). The remaining executions were for security-related charges—including “armed rebellion against the state,” “corruption on Earth,” and “enmity against God”—accounting for 3%, with 1% executed on spying charges.
Both groups have raised serious concerns about the fairness of the trials leading to these executions, reporting widespread allegations of torture and due process violations.
### Global Response and Calls for Action
UN experts described Iran’s execution practices as occurring on an “industrial scale,” violating international human rights standards. They urged the global community to take stronger diplomatic measures to pressure Iran into halting this alarming surge in executions.
Particular concern was voiced regarding the 499 people executed for drug offenses, which, according to international law, do not meet the threshold of “most serious crimes.” The experts underscored the urgent need for action to defend fundamental human rights and the right to life.
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