Editorial: El País

• The election victory of Masud Pezeshkian, considered moderate and reformist, has not prevented the continued application of the death penalty in Iran.
• In 2024, more women were executed in Iran than in the previous 17 years, according to human rights organizations.
• Iran is the country that executes the most people in relation to its population, and in total numbers it is second only to China.
• There has been an increase in the application of the death penalty to women in response to a wave of protests that erupted following the murder of young Mahsa Amini.
• The new law on the use of the Islamic veil, considered 'draconian' and which contemplates severe punishments for women, has been suspended since the beginning of this month.

Conclusion: Despite initial hopes for reforms in civil rights and women's situation, Iran's regime has maintained a policy of violent repression and application of the death penalty, particularly towards women, leading to increasing popular discontent.

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