Iran
2026
STATUSRetentionist
EXECUTIONS 2026869
SENTENCES0
- GOVERNMENT
- theocratic republic
- CONSTITUTION
- December 1979, revised in 1989 to extend presidential power
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on Sharia law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majles-e-Shura-ye-Eslami)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court
RELIGIONS
Shia majority; 10% Sunni; Christian, Jewish, Bahá'í, and Zoroastrian minorities
From the country
- MARCH 15, 2026IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Hrana Report on 16th day of war
Over 450 Attacks Recorded
- MARCH 15, 2026IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Ongoing Repressive Measures Against Bahá'í Citizens
- MARCH 14, 2026IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Hrana Report on 15th day of war
Attacks on Isfahan
MARCH 14, 2026IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Hrana Report: At Least 90 Arrested in Connection with the War
On charges of “anti-security” activities
MARCH 14, 2026IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Hengaw Report on 14th day of war
War toll reaches 4,900, including 480 civilians
- MARCH 13, 2026IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Hrana Report on 14th day of war
Nearly 6,000 Attacks Recorded Nationwide
MARCH 12, 2026IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - More than 100 security forces killed in Sanandaj
Iranian media have so far refrained from reporting these casualties
MARCH 12, 2026IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Hrana Report on 13th day of war
More Than Three Million Displaced
MARCH 12, 2026IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Hrana Report: 195 Arrested on Espionage Allegations
For posting videos on social media
- MARCH 11, 2026IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Hrana Report on 12th day of war
39 Percent of Strikes Concentrated in Tehran
- MARCH 10, 2026IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Hrana Report on 11th day of war
Tragedy on Resalat Highway
MARCH 10, 2026IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Hengaw Report on 10th day of war
At least 4,300 killed, including 390 civilians