The Iranian regime is increasingly using death sentences, corporal punishment, and judicial persecution against women—not only to silence dissent but also to intimidate a society demanding change. The Iranian regime has long viewed women as central to the country’s struggle for freedom—and therefore as central targets of repression. Death Sentences as a Political WeaponAmong the most alarming developments in July was the continued expansion of death sentences against women accused of participating in anti-regime protests. Yet the persistence of women inside prison walls—and of families gathering outside them despite intimidation—suggests another message is emerging as well. Far from disappearing under pressure, Iranian women continue to stand at the forefront of the struggle for justice, human rights, and democratic change.