During last communication to spiritual guide, Jedidiah Murphy, whose case drew support from prominent Jewish activists, mentions massacre of Israelis by terrorists

Humanitarian Coordinator in the West Bank and Gaza Lynn Hastings calls for terror group to abolish capital punishment 'as per international obligations'

Defendants accused of providing information about terror group members in return for cash, other benefits

Iran Human Rights says 307 people have been put to death this year already, a rise of 75% over the same period in 2022

Hangings follow executions of several others in past week for drug trafficking, desecrating the Quran and insulting Muhammad

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

Berlin declares pair 'unwanted persons,' demands Tehran cancel verdict for Jamshid Sharmahd, convicted by revolutionary court of terrorist activities

Far-right national security minister sets deadline of three months to see at least some of his demands implemented, including civilian guard and death sentence for terrorists

Supreme Court says family of policeman that Mohammad Ghobadlou was convicted of killing should have final word on whether or not deadly retribution should be carried out

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