Norway-based rights group Iran Human Rights reported on Thursday that Iran has executed at least 511 people so far in 2026, following a new surge in hangings in recent days. According to the group, at least 29 of those executed were connected to anti-government protests in January, and at least 16 were women. It also said at least 13 political prisoners affiliated with banned opposition groups were among those put to death. The statement came despite U.S. President Donald Trump urging Iran to halt executions. Activists accuse Iran of using capital punishment to intimidate the population in the wake of the protests and the war against the United States and Israel that erupted on February 28.