Iran Kills More People and Arrests Many During War
Iran Kills More People and Arrests Many During War
伊朗在戰爭期間殺害更多人並逮捕多人
Introduction
The US and Israel started a war on February 28, 2026. After this, Iran killed more people and put more people in prison.
美國與以色列於2026年2月28日開始了一場戰爭。此後，伊朗殺害了更多人，並將更多人投入監獄。
Main Body
Iran kills many people who disagree with the government. In 2025, the state killed 2,159 people. This is more than double the number from 2024. Now, the state kills one person every two days.
伊朗殺害了許多不同意政府的人。在2025年，國家殺害了2,159人。這比2024年的數字增加了一倍多。現在，國家每兩天就殺害一人。
The government says these people are spies for Israel. They arrested more than 6,000 people. These people are journalists and lawyers. Some people have very short trials and no good lawyers.
政府稱這些人是以色列的間諜。他們逮捕了超過6,000人。這些人是記者和律師。有些人的審判過程非常短，且沒有優秀的律師。
The state also kills young people. Five people aged 18 to 21 got the death penalty. One person is only 17 years old. The government also hurts prisoners to stop other young people from protesting.
國家還殺害年輕人。五名18至21歲的人被判處死刑。其中一人僅17歲。政府還虐待囚犯，以阻止其他年輕人抗議。
Conclusion
Iran uses the war to arrest and kill more people. They do this to stop people from fighting the government.
伊朗利用這場戰爭來逮捕並殺害更多人。他們這樣做是為了阻止人們反對政府。
Vocabulary Learning
The Power of "More"
In this text, we see the word more used to show a change or a bigger amount. For a beginner, this is the easiest way to compare things without using difficult grammar.
How it works:
More + noun = A larger number of things.
Examples from the story:
- More people → (A bigger group of humans)
- More than double → (Twice as many)
- More than 6,000 → (A number higher than 6,000)
Word Pairs (Action Person)
Notice how the text connects an action to a specific type of person. This helps you build a vocabulary for jobs and roles.
- Arrest Prisoners
- Write/Report Journalists
- Law/Court Lawyers
Simple Time Words
To reach A2, you must move from "now" to "then." The text uses these markers:
- In 2025 (Specific point in the past)
- Now (Current situation)
- After this (One event following another)
Vocabulary Learning
Analysis of Increased Capital Punishment and State Repression in Iran During Conflict
分析衝突期間伊朗增加死刑與國家壓制的情況
Introduction
After the start of hostilities between the United States and Israel on February 28, 2026, there has been a documented increase in judicial executions and political arrests within Iran.
在 2026 年 2 月 28 日美國與以色列開始交戰後，有記錄顯示伊朗境內的司法處決與政治逮捕有所增加。
Main Body
The Iranian government has long used the death penalty to stop political opposition. According to data from Amnesty International, the state executed at least 2,159 people in 2025, which is more than double the number from 2024. Since the current conflict began, opposition groups report at least 40 executions related to security matters, while 78 people remain on death row. Iran Human Rights emphasized that in the six weeks before the end of April, political executions occurred on average every two days.
伊朗政府長期利用死刑來制止政治反對勢力。根據國際特赦組織的數據，該國在 2025 年處決了至少 2,159 人，是 2024 年的兩倍多。自從目前的衝突開始後，反對派團體報告指出至少有 40 起與安全事務相關的處決，而仍有 78 人在死刑候刑區。伊朗人權組織強調，在 4 月底之前的六週內，政治處決平均每兩天就發生一次。
Experts assert that the state is using the wartime environment to increase repression. Many people are now charged with 'espionage,' and Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei has called for faster trials for those accused of links to Israel. More than 6,000 people have been detained, including journalists, lawyers, and dual nationals. For example, the cases of Gholamreza Khani Shakarab and Kourosh Keyvani show how the death penalty is used against those accused of working with foreign countries. Furthermore, Zahra Shahbaz Tabari was sentenced for 'armed rebellion' after a very short trial, which raises concerns about the lack of fair legal representation.
專家主張，國家正利用戰時環境來加強壓制。許多人現在被指控為「間諜」，司法首長 Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei 已要求加快審理那些被指與以色列有聯繫的人。超過 6,000 人被拘留，包括記者、律師及雙重國籍人士。例如，Gholamreza Khani Shakarab 與 Kourosh Keyvani 的案例顯示了死刑如何被用於對付那些被指與外國合作的人。此外，Zahra Shahbaz Tabari 在極短的審判後被判「武裝叛亂」，這引起了對缺乏公正法律代理的擔憂。
There is also a worrying trend of targeting young people. Reports show that at least five people aged 18 to 21 have been sentenced to death, and a 17-year-old, Matin Mohammadi, is on the execution list. Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam suggests that this strategy is meant to discourage future youth protests. Additionally, Amnesty International has documented systemic torture, such as solitary confinement. Raha Bahreini argues that if these actions become official policy, they may be considered crimes against humanity. Consequently, some suggest referring these cases to the International Criminal Court to ensure accountability.
此外還有一種令人擔憂的趨勢，即針對年輕人。報告顯示至少有 5 名 18 至 21 歲的人被判死刑，而 17 歲的 Matin Mohammadi 也在處決名單上。Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam 認為此策略旨在威懾未來的青年抗議。此外，國際特赦組織記錄了系統性的酷刑，例如單獨監禁。Raha Bahreini 主張，如果這些行為成為正式政策，可能會被視為反人類罪。因此，有人建議將這些案例提交至國際刑事法院，以確保追究責任。
Conclusion
The Iranian state continues to increase its use of the death penalty and mass arrests, using the current international conflict to reduce the political cost of suppressing its own people.
伊朗政府持續增加死刑與大規模逮捕，利用目前的國際衝突來降低鎮壓本國人民的政治代價。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The "Logic Bridge": Moving from Simple to Complex Connections
At the A2 level, you likely use and, but, because, and so. To reach B2, you need to use Connectors of Result and Addition that sound more professional and academic. This article is a goldmine for this transition.
🚀 The Upgrade Path
Look at how the author connects ideas. Instead of saying "and" or "so," they use these high-level anchors:
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"Furthermore" (Use this instead of 'also' or 'and')
- Example from text: "Furthermore, Zahra Shahbaz Tabari was sentenced..."
- B2 Logic: Use this when you have already given one point and you want to add a stronger or more important point to your argument.
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"Consequently" (Use this instead of 'so')
- Example from text: "Consequently, some suggest referring these cases..."
- B2 Logic: This creates a direct cause-and-effect link. It tells the reader: "Because of everything I just mentioned, this is the inevitable result."
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"Additionally" (Use this for listing facts)
- Example from text: "Additionally, Amnesty International has documented..."
- B2 Logic: This is the professional way to add information to a list without sounding repetitive.
🛠️ Quick Comparison for your Writing
| A2 Level (Basic) | B2 Level (Advanced) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| So... | Consequently, ... | More formal/logical |
| And... | Furthermore, ... | More persuasive |
| Also... | Additionally, ... | More organized |
💡 Coach's Tip: The Comma Rule
Notice that in the article, these words are followed by a comma (e.g., Consequently, ...). This is a key B2 marker. When you start a sentence with a complex connector, always pause with a comma before finishing your thought.
Vocabulary Learning
Analysis of Escalated Capital Punishment and State Repression within the Islamic Republic of Iran during Active Conflict.
關於伊朗伊斯蘭共和國在衝突期間加強死刑執行與國家鎮壓的分析
Introduction
Following the commencement of hostilities involving the United States and Israel on February 28, 2026, there has been a documented increase in judicial executions and political detentions within Iran.
在2026年2月28日美國與以色列開始軍事行動之後，有記錄顯示伊朗國內的司法處決與政治拘留情況有所增加。
Main Body
The utilization of capital punishment as a mechanism for the suppression of political dissent is a long-standing state practice in Iran. Data provided by Amnesty International indicates that in 2025, the state executed at least 2,159 individuals, representing a more than twofold increase over 2024 figures and accounting for 80% of the global surge in executions. Since the onset of the current conflict, opposition groups report at least 40 executions related to political and security matters, with 78 individuals remaining on death row. Iran Human Rights notes that in the six weeks preceding the end of April, the frequency of political executions averaged one every two days.
將死刑作為壓制政治異見的手段，是伊朗長期以來的國家慣例。國際特赦組織提供的數據顯示，2025年國家至少處決了2,159人，比2024年的數字增加超過兩倍，佔全球處決增幅的80%。自從目前的衝突開始後，反對派團體報告指出，至少有40宗處決與政治與安全問題有關，另有78人仍處於死刑囚室。伊朗人權組織指出，在4月底之前的六週內，政治處決的頻率平均每兩天就有一宗。
Stakeholder positioning suggests that the state is leveraging the prevailing wartime environment to facilitate more extreme repression. Charges of 'espionage' have been prevalent, and Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei has advocated for the acceleration of cases involving alleged Israeli affiliations. The detained population, exceeding 6,000 individuals, encompasses a broad spectrum of civil society, including journalists, lawyers, and dual nationals. Specific cases, such as those of Gholamreza Khani Shakarab and Kourosh Keyvani, illustrate the application of the death penalty to those accused of foreign collaboration. Furthermore, the sentencing of Zahra Shahbaz Tabari for 'armed rebellion' following a ten-minute trial highlights concerns regarding the absence of independent legal representation.
利益相關者的定位顯示，國家正利用目前的戰時環境來促成更極端的鎮壓。「間諜」指控非常普遍，司法首長 Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei 主張應加速處理涉嫌與以色列有聯繫的案件。被拘留人數超過6,000人，涵蓋公民社會的廣泛層面，包括記者、律師與雙重國籍人士。特定案例，如 Gholamreza Khani Shakarab 與 Kourosh Keyvani，說明了對被指控與外國勾結者適用死刑的情況。此外，Zahra Shahbaz Tabari 在經過十分鐘審判後被判「武裝叛亂」罪，凸顯了缺乏獨立法律代表的擔憂。
Of particular concern is the targeting of minors and young adults. Reports indicate at least five individuals aged 18 to 21 have been sentenced to death, and a 17-year-old, Matin Mohammadi, has been listed for execution. Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam posits that this strategy is intended to deter future youth-led protests. Simultaneously, Amnesty International has documented systemic torture, including simulated hangings and prolonged solitary confinement. Raha Bahreini suggests that if these patterns are established as state policy, they may constitute crimes against humanity. Proposed legal remedies include referral to the International Criminal Court, the application of universal jurisdiction, or the establishment of a dedicated international justice mechanism.
特別令人關注的是針對未成年人與年輕成年人的目標。報告指出至少有五名18至21歲的人被判死刑，而一名17歲的少年 Matin Mohammadi 已被列入處決名單。Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam 認為，此策略旨在威懾未來由青年主導的抗議活動。同時，國際特赦組織記錄了系統性酷刑，包括模擬吊頸與長期單獨監禁。Raha Bahreini 建議，如果這些模式被確立為國家政策，可能構成反人類罪。建議的法律救濟包括移交國際刑事法院、適用普遍管轄權，或建立專門的國際司法機制。
Conclusion
The Iranian state continues to expand its use of the death penalty and mass arrests, utilizing the current geopolitical conflict to minimize the political costs of internal repression.
伊朗政府繼續擴大死刑與大規模逮捕的使用，利用目前的地緣政治衝突來降低內部鎮壓的政治代價。
Vocabulary Learning
The Architecture of Nominalization and Academic Density
To transition from B2 to C2, a student must move beyond describing events toward conceptualizing them. This text is a masterclass in Nominalization—the process of turning verbs (actions) into nouns (concepts). This shift removes the 'human' agent and replaces it with an 'institutional' atmosphere, which is the hallmark of high-level geopolitical discourse.
⚡ The Pivot: From Action to State
Observe the transformation of active-voice narratives into dense, conceptual blocks:
- B2 Logic: "The state is using capital punishment to stop people from disagreeing with them." (Verb-heavy, narrative)
- C2 Execution: "The utilization of capital punishment as a mechanism for the suppression of political dissent..."
In the C2 version, utilize, mechanism, and suppress are no longer actions; they are abstract entities. This allows the writer to stack information without needing a new subject for every sentence.
🧩 Deconstructing the "Academic Cluster"
Look at the phrase: "...leveraging the prevailing wartime environment to facilitate more extreme repression."
- The Nominal Chain: Environment Repression.
- The Sophistication: The writer doesn't say "The war makes it easier to hurt people." Instead, they use "facilitate" as a bridge between a context (wartime environment) and a result (repression). This creates a causal link that feels objective and detached, rather than emotional.
🎓 Scholarly Application: The 'High-Density' Lexicon
To replicate this, you must replace common verbs with their latent noun forms and pair them with high-precision modifiers:
| B2 approach (Narrative) | C2 approach (Conceptual) | Linguistic Shift |
|---|---|---|
| How often they execute | "The frequency of political executions" | Quantifying a process |
| They are targeting youth | "The targeting of minors" | Converting a strategy into a noun |
| They want to stop protests | "This strategy is intended to deter..." | Framing intent as a systemic choice |
C2 Pro-Tip: When writing an analysis, identify your main verbs. Try to convert at least 30% of them into nouns. This will force you to use more sophisticated prepositions (e.g., of, for, within, regarding) and precise adjectives, effectively "densifying" your prose.