The 2025 annual report on the death penalty in Iran has been released, with some outlets reporting a significant surge in executions. The number of executions in Iran in 2025 is reported to be at least 1,639, which would be the highest recorded figure in decades. Reports also indicate that some executions were carried out secretly and for drug offenses, although the focus of some US-based coverage was on execution trends in other countries, including the United States.