National Review: Execution of Six Prisoners in Ahvaz Marks the Largest Wave of Executions in Iran Since 1988 Massacre

The National Review, a prominent U.S. magazine, has described the recent execution of six political prisoners in Ahvaz’s Sepidar Prison as part of the “largest wave of executions” in Iran in decades under the clerical regime.

According to the report, these executions are part of a broad and alarming surge in state-sanctioned killings across the country. National Review noted that “Iran is witnessing its most extensive wave of executions in decades,” emphasizing that the regime’s pace of executions has not been seen since the 1988 massacre, when thousands of political prisoners were killed.

The publication further highlighted that following the recent protests and the so-called “12-day war,” the Iranian regime has intensified its repression by carrying out executions at an unprecedented rate.

This international acknowledgment underscores the severe human rights violations committed by Iran’s ruling theocracy. Analysts note that the regime’s brutal escalation of executions—particularly targeting political prisoners—is aimed at instilling fear and suppressing public dissent. However, observers warn that such repressive tactics are instead fueling growing anger and resistance among the Iranian people.