Iran Human Rights (IHR)

Iran Human Rights (IHR) is a Norway-based organization that monitors and reports on human rights issues in Iran, with a particular focus on executions. They are newsworthy due to the recent surge in executions in Iran, estimated to have more than doubled in 2025 compared to 2024. IHR verified at least 1,500 executions by early December 2025. The organization's reporting is crucial in the context of widespread protests in Iran, the government's violent crackdown on protesters, and internet blackouts aimed at suppressing information. IHR's data provides a vital, independent assessment of the human rights situation, especially concerning the government's response to dissent and the application of the death penalty, making their information highly relevant to international understanding and response.