Iran: Two Prisoners Executed in Esfarayen

Quoting Mr Nadernejad, the Esfarayen Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor, the North Khorasan branch of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported that the death sentences of two prisoners had been carried out. While the news was announced this morning, December 12, no mention was made of the exact date and place of executions.

The two prisoners, whose identities have not been disclosed, were sentenced to qisas (retribution-in-kind) for the murder of a woman.

According to Iran Human Rights’ annual report, at least 225 of the 280 of those executed in 2019 were charged with "premeditated murder."

As there are no legal distinctions made between murder and manslaughter, whether voluntary or involuntary in Iran, those charged under the umbrella term of “premeditated murder” will receive the death penalty regardless of intent and the circumstances.