bloomshorts Iran Executes Three for Rape
Iranian authorities have executed three men in the northern city of Gorgan after they were convicted of rape, as reported by the judiciary’s Mizan Online news website. The executions underscore Iran’s rigorous application of the death penalty for crimes such as murder and rape.
Details of the Execution
Local judiciary chief Heydar Asiabi confirmed that the sentences were carried out in the prison of Gorgan. The trio, described as a gang, were swiftly apprehended following reports from three women. Asiabi provided no further details on the case.
Iran’s Capital Punishment Record
Iran ranks as the world’s second most prolific executioner after China, with human rights groups like Amnesty International frequently criticizing its use of the death penalty. Executions in Iran are typically performed by hanging at dawn, often within prison walls, though public hangings are not unheard of, as seen earlier this month in a case that drew widespread condemnation.
