Iran is using the war with Israel as cover for increased executions, according to rights groups

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State-sanctioned executions under false pretext violate core human rights and undermine global justice. | The Iranian government's use of the Israel war as a pretext to escalate executions constitutes a severe violation of human rights, directly contravening multiple UDHR articles and undermining SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). The action reflects a deliberate strategy to suppress dissent through state-sanctioned violence, with global implications for justice and governance.