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Iran Ramps Up Executions Under Shadow of War
Paris (France) (AFP) – Vahid Baniamerian’s family only found out he was going to be executed when Iranian state media reports flashed on their phones, saying the supreme court would review his death sentence.
“They did not give any warning. Even the lawyer didn’t know,” a close relative of Baniamerian, based outside of Iran, told AFP, asking not to be identified.
“It was completely illegal, even based on their own oppressive laws.”
Baniamerian, a 34-year-old academic who taught physics, was sentenced to death along with five other defendants on charges of membership of the outlawed People’s Mujahedin (MEK) organisation. All six men have now been hanged.
He is one of dozens of people that rights groups say are political prisoners Iran has executed since the war with the United States and Israel started, from protesters to alleged members of banned groups and people convicted of spying.
Iran has pressed ahead with executions since the earliest phase of the war finished in March, in what activists see as an attempt to instill fear in society and prevent a repeat of the protests that shook the leadership earlier this year.
“I Will Remain a Mojahed and Die a Mojahed”: The Final Testament of PMOI Martyr Mehdi Khanaki
On July 22, 2026, the Iranian regime executed 26-year-old law graduate and member of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), Mehdi Khanaki. Arrested in February 2026 during massive nationwide protests, Khanaki was subjected to severe torture and sentenced to death in a sham trial on charges of PMOI membership and active participation in the uprising.
His execution is part of a brutal, escalating wave of state violence. Exploiting the fog of war and regional conflicts, Tehran has launched a sweeping campaign of mass arrests and political executions, desperately attempting to mask its own weakness and prevent another uprising.
A recently emerged letter written by Khanaki in September 2024 highlights exactly why the clerical regime is so terrified of the Iranian youth. The letter demonstrates his unshakeable determination to continue the path of the PMOI and his conscious decision to sacrifice his life for a free Iran.
Instead of instilling fear, the regime’s brutality, torture, and executions only serve to harden the resolve of PMOI members and Resistance Units in their struggle to overthrow the religious dictatorship. Khanaki’s words reflect the PMOI’s proud 60-year history of unyielding struggle against two dictatorships—the Shah and the mullahs. It proves that a movement built on such conscious sacrifice is an indestructible force that the regime can never annihilate.
Iran: Political Prisoner Parisa Kamali Denied Medical Care in Yazd Prison
Parisa Kamali, an inmate held in Yazd Prison, continues to be denied adequate medical care despite suffering from hyperthyroidism and requiring specialized treatment.
Delays in specialist examinations, thyroid ultrasound imaging, and the continuation of her treatment have heightened concerns about her physical and psychological condition. Before her arrest, Kamali’s treating physician diagnosed a thyroid nodule and stressed the need for specialized evaluations, regular medical testing, thyroid ultrasound examinations, and continuous treatment. However, since her transfer to Yazd Prison, her medical care has been interrupted, leaving her unable to follow the prescribed treatment plan.
Prior to her detention, Kamali was under the supervision of a medical specialist, and her family consistently monitored her treatment. Given the presence of a thyroid nodule, her physicians considered regular examinations and specialized assessments essential to prevent the progression of her condition.
The Hidden Victimization and Exploitation of Widows in Iran
Exploitation of widows in Iran : Introduction: The survival of the mullahs’ regime rests on two fundamental pillars: overt suppression in society and institutionalized misogyny within its laws. The direct consequence of these two levers is the displacement of millions of female-headed households below the absolute poverty line and their severe exploitation in non-standard labor markets.
However, this is not the whole story; through arbitrary executions and total disregard for work safety in its monopolized industries, the regime’s machinery has itself become a driver of “systematic widowhood” in society. In this second installment of our series of articles, we examine the links between poverty, exploitation, executions, and the tragic work disasters in Tabas and Bandar Abbas.
Just like in every other area of destruction, the corrupt clerical regime provides no statistics on widows—but it is no secret that it is the primary cause of the growing number of widowed women and the descent of Iranian women into deep poverty and suffering.
Iran Nearing Hyperinflation, Regime Economists Warn Amid Deepening Economic Collapse
Signs of Iran’s deepening economic crisis are becoming increasingly difficult for the regime to conceal, as senior government economists and officials openly acknowledge the country’s deteriorating financial outlook. In recent remarks, prominent regime economist Masoud Nili warned that Iran has moved beyond chronic inflation and is now approaching what he described as the “threshold of hyperinflation.”
The admissions come amid mounting evidence of economic stagnation, declining investment, shrinking household incomes, and growing public hardship.
Speaking on July 20, Masoud Nili acknowledged the severity of Iran’s economic conditions, attributing the crisis to years of destructive economic policies.
According to Nili, the Iranian economy has progressed beyond the period traditionally characterized as chronic inflation and has entered a far more dangerous phase.
“Inflation in Iran was considered chronic from 1973 until the end of 2018. Since 2019, however, we have moved beyond chronic inflation and entered a period of high inflation.”
The Regime’s Real War Is Against the Iranian People
The shadow of war has once again spread across Iran. Yet while the public’s attention is drawn to regional conflict and military developments, another war continues with relentless intensity inside the country—a war waged by the Iranian regime against its own people.
History has shown that whenever this regime faces an external crisis, it seeks to convert that crisis into an opportunity for survival. Under the cover of war, domestic repression is expanded, political space shrinks further, and executions become an increasingly prominent instrument of intimidation. Rather than addressing the country’s mounting economic and social crises, the regime falls back on the tools it knows best: fear and violence.
The contrast between official rhetoric and everyday reality could hardly be starker.
The regime’s president Masoud Pezeshkian recently declared that “the most important battlefield today is the economy and people’s livelihoods.” On paper, such statements suggest that the government recognizes the devastating impact of inflation, unemployment, and declining living standards. For ordinary Iranians, however, the daily reality tells a different story.
Water Crisis and Water Rationing in Iran
The water crisis in Iran has reached a stage where water outages in various cities have become a daily reality. Meanwhile, reports from domestic media outlets, statistics from relevant institutions, and accounts from citizens show that widespread restrictions on drinking water supplies have affected the lives of millions of people. The Iranian regime is also attempting to portray the water crisis as a natural crisis, while poor management, the overuse of resources beyond their capacity for warmongering purposes, and the effects of drought and climate change have multiplied the severity of the crisis.
At the same time, a citizen said in a video published on July 18 that municipal water had been cut off in some areas of Shahriar for about one week. According to him, residents are turning to water tankers operated by the Tehran Province Water and Wastewater Company to obtain the water they need and are transporting it to their homes in containers.
Iran’s Workers Face Livelihood Crisis Amid War
The crisis of unpaid wages in Iran’s production and service sectors has intensified. Amid the current military conflict between the United States and the Iranian regime, many workers have gone months without receiving their salaries and, according to reports, now have only two months of “economic resilience” remaining.
In recent weeks, some businesses and companies that had previously laid off employees have recalled workers to resume operations. However, these workers are now facing unpaid salaries for the Iranian months of Khordad and Tir (May 22 to July 22) and an accumulation of overdue wages.
According to a report published by the state-run ILNA news agency on Thursday, July 23, workers who had turned to jobs such as driving for ride-hailing services to avoid unemployment have now returned to factories but remain deprived of their legally mandated wages and are no longer covered by unemployment insurance.
Crisis of Unpaid Wages for Workers in Southern Iran Amid Escalating War Conditions
The state-run ILNA news agency reported that although officials of the Iranian regime have emphasized the continued operation of public service agencies under the current conditions, many workers in southern Iran have gone months without receiving their wages. Despite being required to report to work during wartime conditions, they are still waiting to be paid.
On Sunday, July 19, ILNA wrote that municipal parks and green space workers in Chabahar and workers on construction projects at Shahid Beheshti Port in Sistan and Baluchestan Province are facing unpaid wages and job insecurity. Reports from Bushehr and Hormozgan provinces also indicate similar problems for workers.
According to the report, unbearable heat, repeated water and electricity outages, and soaring prices have placed additional pressure on working-class households. This situation has been compounded in southern Iranian provinces by unpaid wages, wartime conditions, and insecurity.
ILNA added: “At a time when the country is facing critical conditions, some of these very workers are among the first responders who, following wartime incidents, are responsible for clearing affected areas, maintaining municipal services, and restoring normal conditions.”
Unfair Judicial Process and the Risk of Execution for Defendants in “Isfahan Shohada Square” Case
The case known as “Isfahan Shohada Square” has become one of the most critical and prominent judicial cases linked to the nationwide protests of December 2025–January 2026. In this case, 16 detained citizens face judicial prosecution. According to obtained documentation, a significant portion of the charges brought against them carry heavy penalties, including capital offenses such as “Moharebeh” (enmity against God), “destruction of public property amounting to Moharebeh,” “assembly and collusion against national security,” and “propaganda against the system.”
Although this case shares similarities in the number of defendants and charge structures with the well-known “Isfahan Alikhani Square” case, it remains an independent case in terms of subject matter, proceedings, involved individuals, and cited events. A detailed review of the process demonstrates blatant violations of fair trial standards, court sessions held within high-security prison facilities, denial of defense attorneys’ right to access case files, and the infliction of severe torture on defendants to extract forced confessions.
Gothenburg: Rally in Solidarity with the 130th Week of “No to Execution Tuesdays” in 59 Iranian Prisons
Gothenburg, Sweden — July 21, 2026: Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally in solidarity with the 130th consecutive week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, a movement protesting the Iranian regime’s escalating executions and systemic repression. Protesters condemned the recent execution of political prisoners and demonstrators arrested during the January 2026 uprising.
Participants also highlighted the regime’s intensifying crackdown, the rising number of executions, and broader repressive measures, including nationwide internet shutdowns. They chanted slogans such as “Down with the executioner regime” and called for the immediate release of all political prisoners.
Freedom-loving Iranians in Gothenburg expressed support for Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and
Paris Exhibition Condemns Executions, Backs Prisoners’ Hunger Strike, Calls for Democratic Republic in Iran
Paris, France – July 21–22, 2026 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) organized a book table and photo exhibition condemning the execution of political prisoners linked to the group, as well as protesters arrested during the January 2026 uprising.
The event also expressed support for Iranian prisoners on hunger strike against death sentences, amplifying their demands for justice. It further highlighted the Iranian people’s call for a democratic republic under the leadership of the Iranian Resistance as a path toward peace, freedom, and justice.