In a distressing development, Iranian authorities carried out the execution of Ayub Kareemi, a Kurdish political activist, at a prison in the city of Karaj. The execution was reported by a rights group, shedding light on the continued suppression faced by ethnic minorities in Iran.

Hailing from the Kurdish city of Mahabad, Kareemi had already spent 14 years behind bars on charges that included alleged involvement in political activities against the country's national security, opposition to the Iranian government, membership in an Islamic Salafi group, and an alleged murder.

Kurdish nationals in Iran often find themselves on the receiving end of severe sentences from the country's judiciary, with accusations ranging from serious crimes like murder to drug-related activities.

Disturbingly, human rights groups within Iran have documented a minimum of 244 executions by security forces in the course of this year alone. This alarming trend has sparked profound concerns among both local and global human rights organizations.

This week has seen a series of executions targeting Kurdish individuals. Prior to Kareemi's execution, a Kurdish teenager in Khorasan province was executed on Saturday after serving over a year of his prison term for alleged murder. Additionally, on Tuesday, Iranian authorities executed three Kurdish prisoners in Ilam city, all charged with alleged murder.

The surge in executions, particularly targeting the Kurdish population, has ignited widespread condemnation. Critics argue that these actions reflect a concerning disregard for human rights and raise questions about the fairness of the judicial system in Iran.

The international community continues to closely monitor the situation, with calls for Iranian authorities to uphold human rights standards and reconsider the use of capital punishment, especially in cases that may involve political activities or allegations. As concerns grow, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact Iran's standing on the global stage.