Iran executed two men for killing a police officer in 2019, demonstrating its continued use of capital punishment for severe crimes.
Iran executed two men publicly in Khomein for killing a police officer during a 2019 armed robbery. The execution, carried out by the judiciary, highlights Iran's use of capital punishment for severe crimes, including murder and drug trafficking. Iran has the second-highest number of executions worldwide, after China. Separately, violence in Sistan-Baluchistan province resulted in the deaths of three policemen, with a militant group claiming responsibility.
September 30, 2024
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