Execution of Woman in Iran for Involvement in Anti-Regime Protests
April 15, 2026
Iran is set to execute Bita Hemati, a woman accused of participating in anti-regime protests. Along with her, her husband and two other men are facing the death penalty. The accusations include throwing concrete blocks at security forces. In addition to this case, seven other individuals have already been executed due to the protests. Human rights organizations are denouncing the rise in executions in Iran, with 1,639 individuals executed in 2025 so far.