How many protesters have received the death penalty in Iran?

Reports that 15,000 protesters had been sentenced to death in Iran went viral this month. It turns out only 5 people have received the death penalty so far. But the situation continues to escalate as protesters are met with violence and imprisoned. We’ll tell you what you need to know in the deep dive.

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