A 23-year-old woman in Iran was sentenced to death for a blasphemy post on social media.
Iran sentenced Najmeh Amini to death for a social media post. The sentence is appealable and she also faces over 12 years in prison on other charges. Iran Human Rights reported over 600 executions in 2026.
- Iran sentenced Najmeh Amini to death for a social media post that insulted the prophet, a sentence that can be appealed to the Supreme Court.
- Iran Human Rights reported over 600 executions since the start of 2026.
- Najmeh Amini also faces more than 12 years in prison on separate charges.
- A source close to Amini’s family said she was sentenced for insulting the prophet.
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