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UN reiterates opposition to death penalty as reporters ask about alleged executions in Iran
United Nations · January 14, 2026
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Summary
When asked about reported mass executions and threats to protesters in Iran, UN spokesperson Steph said the UN opposes the death penalty in all circumstances, noted past UN commentary about execution numbers in Iran and said she did not have a verified figure to share.
A reporter asked the UN whether officials in Iran were threatening arrested protesters with execution after reports of large numbers of deaths in…
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