Iran: Man Hanged at Mahshahr Prison

According to Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), a man was hanged at the southern Iranian city of Mahshahr’s Central prison on Wednesday, July 17. He reportedly killed his tenant with the assistance of his wife by a firearm. IRNA has not mentioned the man’s name. 

At least 110 people were executed in Iran in the first half of 2019; Only 37 of the executions have been announced by authorities or Iranian media. Iran Human Rights (IHR) could confirm 73 more through its sources. IHR only reports the unannounced executions if it could confirm those with two separate credible sources. Therefore, the actual number of executions may be even higher than reported.