Iran carried out a public execution on Tuesday after a man was convicted of raping two women in the northern province of Semnan. The judiciary confirmed the development through its official outlet, Mizan Online.
According to the report, the execution took place in the town of Bastam. The Supreme Court had reviewed the case and upheld the original verdict before the punishment was enforced. Judicial official Mohammad Akbari stated that the ruling went through a “precise review” before approval.
The provincial judiciary revealed that the man had lured two women and raped them using force and coercion. Officials said he used threats and intimidation to scare the victims, causing fear of reputational damage. The authorities did not release the man’s identity, and the date of his sentencing also remained undisclosed.
Iran typically conducts executions inside prisons, but this public execution marked a rare instance of the punishment being carried out in an open space. It took place only two weeks after another public hanging of a man convicted of murder.
Human rights organizations have long expressed concern about the high number of executions in the country. Iran is considered the world’s second most active executioner after China, according to groups such as Amnesty International. Most executions in the Islamic republic are carried out by hanging.
The latest case has again drawn attention to Iran’s strict legal system and its approach to serious crimes. While authorities argue that harsh punishments deter violent offenses, international observers continue to call for judicial reforms and greater transparency.
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As the country maintains its firm stance on capital punishment, rights groups warn that public executions may contribute to a climate of fear. They have urged Iran to reconsider its use of such punishments and align with global calls for reduced reliance on the death penalty.
