Amnesty International released a report on Wednesday detailing allegations of crimes against humanity committed by Iranian authorities during the 2022 protests. The human rights group stated that the violent response to these demonstrations resulted in hundreds of deaths. According to Amnesty, the methods used by Tehran to suppress recent demonstrations in the country share the same characteristics as those used in 2022, but have been implemented on a broader scale.

Raha Bahreini, a researcher for Amnesty International focusing on Iran, discussed the findings in an interview with France 24. She emphasized the need for an international criminal justice mechanism to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the alleged abuses. The report serves as a formal call to action for the international community to address the ongoing human rights situation in Iran.

While the report provides a detailed account of the state's response to dissent, it relies on documentation gathered by the organization. The Iranian government has not provided a formal response to these specific allegations within the context of this report, nor has it acknowledged the characterization of its actions as crimes against humanity. The situation remains a point of significant tension between international human rights monitors and the Iranian state, with the former pushing for legal accountability and the latter maintaining its internal security policies.