By Nouredine Omar | 2026-05-29

The Islamic Republic regime continues using all domestic repression tactics, ranging from brutal treatment to arbitrary arrests and executions, to silence dissidents.

The escalating pace of executions under various pretexts shows no signs of slowing, coinciding with an absence of internal backlash from dire citizen conditions.

The regime nearly lost domestic control but regained power by relying on excessive force and swift executions recently, said political analyst Abdul Nabi Bakkar.

Despite the deliberate blackout attempts to project an image of normalcy, news eventually surfaces to reveal the brutal truth.

An example is Sasan Azadfar, a 21-year-old martial arts athlete, executed in May for participating in nationwide protests early this year.

Citizens experience "social and emotional stagnation" driven by hardship, focusing solely on securing basic necessities and necessary employment.

Internet outages across most regions hinder news dissemination, delaying execution reports until days or even weeks after events occur.

"The number of executed dissidents could be truly shocking given that thousands of detainees remain imprisoned facing sham trials," Bakkar said.

The regime opens foreign diplomacy channels but refuses internal dialogue, using execution deterrence to ruthlessly consolidate control.

Domestic opposition is viewed as an existential threat requiring suppression to prevent an internal explosion fueled by deteriorating economic conditions from foreign policies.

These policies created a dire situation requiring decades of reform before citizens can finally enjoy basic human rights and life necessities.