Iran's judiciary confirmed the execution of Sassan Azadvar Joonqani, a 21-year-old karate athlete detained during protests. His execution is part of a rising trend of executions and arrests since the Iran war began in February. The UN reported at least 21 executions and over 4,000 arrests, warning of increased capital punishment. Azadvar was accused of attacking security forces and was subjected to alleged torture during detention. His trial faced criticism for legal ambiguities, and the judiciary chief stated that cases should be processed quickly, ignoring international calls to stop executions.