Authorities in Iran carried out a public execution on Tuesday for a man found guilty of murdering a physician in the country’s southwest, according to official reports. The execution took place in Yasuj, the capital of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, marking one of the relatively rare public hangings in the nation.
The sentence, issued under Iran’s qisas laws—which allow for retribution in cases of murder—was confirmed by the Supreme Court following a mental health evaluation of the convicted man. Officials described the execution as a warning to anyone considering acts that threaten public safety and security.
Iran is known for its frequent use of the death penalty, ranking second globally after China, with most executions occurring inside prison facilities. Public executions, though uncommon, are intended to serve as a deterrent and are occasionally staged to demonstrate the judiciary’s stance on violent crime.
Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, have repeatedly criticized Iran’s application of capital punishment, citing concerns over due process, transparency, and the use of public executions as a tool to instill fear.
This case has drawn international attention, highlighting both Iran’s strict enforcement of criminal law and ongoing debates over the morality and effectiveness of capital punishment in maintaining societal order.
