Amnesty International has raised serious concerns about the Iranian government's crackdown following protests that erupted in January, stating that at least 30 individuals are at risk of facing the death penalty. Among these, eight have already been sentenced to death in what Amnesty describes as rushed and grossly unfair trials. The condemned include two young men—Mohammad Amin Biglari, 18, and Ali Fahim, 19—whose cases highlight the alarming pattern of human rights violations occurring during the aftermath of the protests.

The organization has called on the Iranian authorities to immediately halt the execution plans for the eight individuals sentenced to death for crimes committed during the widespread protests. Amnesty specifically cites the need to abandon past verdicts and cease what it describes as arbitrary and unjust trials, often characterized by forced confessions obtained through torture. This appeal comes amid growing international scrutiny over Iran’s human rights record and the use of state repression to quell dissent.

Amnesty's statement emphasizes that the use of the death penalty is being used as a tool of terror to instill fear and suppress the will of the people. The Iranian regime is urged to address the underlying issues leading to civil unrest rather than responding with lethal measures. The international community's response to these developments remains critical as it debates how to effectively engage with a government that appears increasingly isolated and resistant to reform.