'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
The surge in political executions in Iran reflects the persecution and martyrdom of those opposed to the regime's authority. This aligns with P48 (Persecution and Martyrdom of Saints), which describes intense persecution, torture, and the killing of believers during end-times conflicts. While not explicitly religious persecution, the pattern of state-sponsored execution of political prisoners mirrors the martyrdom dynamic described in eschatological persecution passages.