The Iranian government has been accused of carrying out near-daily prisoner executions in secrecy, sparking concern among human rights groups. According to reports, 24 prisoners were killed in March alone, with the majority of the executions taking place in secret.
The human rights organisation Amnesty International has called on the Iranian government to immediately halt the executions and to allow independent observers to monitor the situation. However, the Iranian government has so far refused to comment on the allegations.
The executions are said to be taking place despite an ongoing internet blackout in the country, which has made it difficult for families of the prisoners to access information about their loved ones. The Iranian government has imposed the internet blackout in an effort to suppress dissent and opposition to its rule.
The UK Foreign Office has yet to comment on the allegations, but it is understood that the government is monitoring the situation closely. The Foreign Office advises British nationals against all but essential travel to Iran, citing the high risk of arrest and detention.
The surge in executions is believed to be linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis, which has seen increased tensions between Iran and its regional neighbours. The crisis has also seen a significant increase in the number of people being arrested and detained by the Iranian authorities.