Iranian Woman Sentenced to Death for Social Media Blasphemy Amid Rising Executions

Human rights organizations are expressing grave concern over the escalating number of death sentences and executions in Iran, highlighted by the case of Najmeh Amini, a 23-year-old accounting student. Amini has reportedly been sentenced to death for "sab ol-nabi" (insulting the prophet) based on social media posts, with the exact content remaining undisclosed. She was allegedly arrested by Iran's Cyber Police following online monitoring.

In addition to the death sentence, Amini faces over 12 years in prison for charges including acting against national security and spreading propaganda against the regime. Her arrest occurred during nationwide protests in January, which were met with a severe crackdown. This case underscores a broader trend of increased executions in Iran, with rights groups reporting at least 600 this year as the regime intensifies its suppression of dissent.