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@fdd · Twitter · 2025-02-21 18:39 UTC

@TzviKahn: “The Islamic Republic wields the death penalty not merely to implement its conception of justice but also to instill fear among the Iranian people. The surge of executions in 2024 suggests that Tehran seeks to deter Iranians from challenging the regime as the country continues to suffer from nationwide protests, international isolation, a weak economy, and the degradation of its proxies Hamas and Hezbollah at Israel’s hands. As part of its renewed maximum pressure campaign against Tehran, the Trump administration must demand the cessation of human rights abuses and advance maximum support for the Iranian people.”