Majid Sedaghat Executed for Murder in Yasuj

According to HRANA news agency, a man was executed in Yasuj Prison on January 8. His identity has been reported as Majid Sedaghat who was sentenced to qisas for murder.

At the time of writing, his execution has not been reported by domestic media or officials in Iran.

Those charged with the umbrella term of “intentional murder” are sentenced to qisas (retribution-in-kind) regardless of intent or circumstances due to a lack of grading in law. Once a defendant has been convicted, the victim’s family are required to choose between death as retribution, diya (blood money) or forgiveness.