into what its says was the execution of 5,000 to 7,000 prisoners in Iran the summer of 1988, when Ayatollah Khomeini reportedly ordered the elimination of most prisoners who were members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq in the wake of a massive Mojahedin invasion of Iran from Iraq that summer. AI said it understood that each member of the group was asked, “Will you repent your past deeds and swear loyalty to the Islamic Republic of Iran?” with those answering no being shot.