Nationalities of men not revealed; Iran previously said attack involved people from other countries; public executions relatively rare, with almost all carried out in prisons

Norwegian-based Iran Human Rights group says Tehran is increasing its use of the death penalty in order to spread fear

2022 figure for 20 countries known to have executed people shows 53% yearly increase; Saudi Arabia put 'staggering' 81 to death in a single day

Judiciary says Panjak gang was one of the main narcotics organizations in the country; six members were arrested in 2014 with a kilo of cocaine, opium and methamphetamine

Amnesty International, others decry Monday hangings of men accused of mocking Islam online, amid sharp spike in regime killings, at least 208 of which have been committed this year

Report notes judicial slayings since 2015 at an annual average of 129, marking six bloodiest years in recent history; also alleges torture and unfair trials

Iranian judiciary confirms death penalty for Mohammad Boroghani, having already executed two people over recent demonstrations

Doctor, soccer player and rappers among young Iranians facing execution over recent demonstrations; Amnesty says more death sentences may be carried out 'at any moment'

FIFPRO urges Iran not to execute Amir Nasr-Azadani, who has been accused of 'enmity against God' and other offenses

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says demonstrators committing no crime, just want to live in freedom; EU eyes 'tough package of sanctions' after latest death penalties