Tehran: Two Iranian men have been publically hanged in front of almost 300 spectators on Sunday 20th January, after posting a video on you tube in which they robbing and beating a man with a knife. According to media reports, the execution was carried out after official called for a speedy investigation and trial because of public outrage over the footage.
The semi-officials ISNA news agency said that Ali Reza Mafiha and Mohammad Ali Sarvari both have aged under 24. The video was also shown on state television on 6th December. Iran has one of the highest records for the death penalty.
The footage shows that four men arrive on motorbikes and then two attacking the victim with one leading the assault with a knife, before ridding off. International countries have condemned this human rights violation but Tehran point of view is that it is necessary to maintain law and order situation in country.