Iran more than doubled executions in 2025 as global use of the death penalty hit 44-year high, report says

Only 17 nations had executions in 2025; 2/3 of countries do not use capital punishment. Those 17 more than made up for the rest.

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NPRLean Left· 135d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad

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CBS NewsCenter· 134d ago

Iran more than doubled executions in 2025 as global use of the death penalty hit 44-year high, report says

Delaware Public MediaCenter· 135d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad

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AleteiaLean Right· 134d ago

Global executions hit 44-year high: U.S. helped drive spike

New York PostLean Right· 134d ago

Iran pushed global executions to a 44-year high in 2025 — more than doubling the number of people it killed in 2024

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Al-MonitorLean Left· 135d ago

'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 135d ago

Executions worldwide hit 40-year high, Amnesty says

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