Iran Executes 354 People This Year, Drug-Related Executions Up 126%
The Iranian government has defended the executions, saying that they are necessary to deter drug trafficking.
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Iran has executed 354 people this year, a 126% increase from the same period last year. The majority of the executions were for drug-related offenses.
The executions have been condemned by human rights groups, who say that they are a sign of the Iranian government's disregard for human life. They also say that the executions are often carried out in secret and without due process.
The Iranian government has defended the executions, saying that they are necessary to deter drug trafficking. However, human rights groups say that the executions are not an effective deterrent and that they only serve to fuel violence and instability.
