Iran is reportedly preparing to execute its first female protester connected to the 2022 anti-government demonstrations, according to human rights organizations monitoring the situation.

The case represents what rights groups describe as an escalation in Iran's crackdown on protesters who participated in the nationwide unrest that began in September 2022 following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.

Human rights organizations have documented Iran's execution of male protesters in connection with the demonstrations, but this would mark the first execution of a female participant if carried out.

The 2022 protests, which began as demonstrations against mandatory hijab laws, evolved into broader anti-government movements across Iran. The Iranian government characterized the unrest as foreign-instigated riots and responded with arrests and prosecutions of participants.

International human rights groups have criticized Iran's use of capital punishment against protesters, arguing that many trials failed to meet international fair trial standards. The Iranian government maintains that those facing execution were convicted of serious crimes including violence against security forces.