As the world looks away, Iran continues brutal hangings of protesters to crush the next uprising

Iran publicly hanged two protesters in Isfahan on July 28, and another in secret on August 1, part of a campaign to crush future uprisings. At least 26 executed since January; 60 more at risk. Rights groups allege torture and forced confessions.

Iran continues executing protesters arrested during the January uprising, aiming to crush future dissent. On July 28, two men were publicly hanged in Isfahan; four days later, another was hanged in secret. Rights groups report torture and forced confessions. At least 26 have been executed, with 60 more at risk. The regime seeks to deter future protests by demonstrating consequences.