In January 2026, simultaneous with the violent suppression of nationwide protests, Iran’s ruling regime accelerated its execution campaign under direct orders from Ali Khamenei. At least 345 prisoners, including 5 women, were executed in 57 cities across 31 provinces during the month. According to compiled reports, Khorasan Razavi Province, with 42 executions, topped the list, followed by Khuzestan (29), Isfahan (23), Lorestan (21), Fars (17), and Kerman (16). These figures p