The world knows that the Iranian regime is one of the most repressive on the planet. That’s definitely no secret, but a group of dignitaries, including some from Republican and Democratic administrations, is warning that the situation in Iran is worse than most people thought.
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Seventeen dignitaries, including Newt Gingrich, Louis Freeh, Tom Ridge, and Alan Dershowitz, have signed an open letter highlighting how the Iranian regime is weaponizing the death penalty to choke out opposition. The letter highlights that Iran has executed 1,200 prisoners so far this year, with no end in sight. According to Amnesty International, Iran accounted for 64% of all executions worldwide in 2024.
The letter reads in part:
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The 17 dissidents facing imminent execution are charged with membership
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