Summary
Iran has dismissed a United Nations resolution that criticizes the country's harsh actions against protestors. The resolution, supported by 25 members of the UN Human Rights Council, calls for Iran to stop engaging in extrajudicial killings and other human rights violations. Despite this, Iran has blamed "terrorists" allegedly backed by foreign governments for most of the deaths.
Key Facts
- The UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution condemning Iran for its response to protests.
- 25 council members voted for the resolution, while 7 voted against, and 14 abstained.
- The resolution urges Iran to end arrests of protestors and prevent violations of human rights.
- Iran claims that many of the reported deaths were caused by foreign-backed "terrorists."
- The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 5,137 deaths in the protests.
- UN reports indicate that Iran executed at least 1,500 people in 2025.
- A special rapporteur’s mandate has been extended to continue investigating these incidents.
- An ongoing internet blackout disrupts communication within Iran, with temporary workarounds found via VPNs.
