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The hidden toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran | DW News
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This video examines how Iran has used political crises, including the impact of US and Israeli military strikes, to escalate its use of the death penalty as a tool of repression. Through investigations by Amnesty International, the analysis highlights a massive, state-sponsored increase in executions of protesters, dissidents, and individuals accused of espionage.
This news analysis provides an in-depth investigation into Iran's judicial practices during periods of political instability, specifically focusing on the surge in executions following tensions with the US and Israel. Amnesty International data shows a nine-fold increase in executions over five years, reaching over 2,100 in 2025 alone. The video details how Iranian authorities employ 'revolutionary courts' that operate in secrecy, rely on confessions extracted under torture, and deny defendants fair legal representation. Furthermore, it explores the dual danger faced by detainees: the direct threat of state-sanctioned execution and the risk of collateral damage from US-Israeli airstrikes targeting nearby security and intelligence facilities. Finally, the analysis discusses how the Iranian government uses foreign and external threats to justify the mass repression and intimidation of its own citizenry.
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LockedWorth watching if: You are interested in human rights investigations, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and the intersection of domestic suppression with international conflicts. The video provides a detailed, evidence-based look at judicial practices in Iran during periods of war.
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