Overview
- The judiciary’s outlet Mizan reported that the man was hanged publicly on Tuesday in Bastam, Semnan province, after being convicted of raping two women.
- The provincial judiciary said the ruling was confirmed and enforced following a precise review by the Supreme Court.
- Officials said the convict deceived the victims and committed rape by force and coercion, using intimidation and threats to instill fear.
- Public executions are unusual in Iran, with most carried out in prisons, and this case follows another public hanging reported two weeks earlier.
- Amnesty International lists Iran as the second most active executioner after China, while the NCRI reports a sharp rise in executions since 2022 and the UN has condemned the escalation.