The Islamic Republic of Iran is on track to exceed its record number of executions against political opponents in 2025, according to the Iran Human Rights Society. Critics have accused the regime of hiding behind the war with the U.S. and Israel and using this to eliminate opposition, particularly following anti-regime demonstrations that resulted in tens of thousands being murdered by the country's security forces and militias. The United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in Iran, Mai Sato, reported that since the start of the war at least six executions have taken place, including two on March 31. The NCRI also reported that four members of the Iranian dissident organization People's Mohahedin Organization of Iran (PMOE/MEK) were transferred from Ghezel Hesar prison to an unidentified location and executed the following day.