Iran hanged 10 criminals on Wednesday, the latest in a growing number of executions in the Islamic republic that officials say are aimed at improving public security, the Fars news agency reported.
Six criminals were executed in prison for armed robbery in the northern city of Zanjan while four convicted murderers were hanged in Tehran's Evin prison, the agency said.
The hangings bring to at least 48 the number of executions in the Islamic republic so far this year. The number of executions soared last year to 298, according to an AFP count.
Six criminals were executed in prison for armed robbery in the northern city of Zanjan while four convicted murderers were hanged in Tehran's Evin prison, the agency said.
The hangings bring to at least 48 the number of executions in the Islamic republic so far this year. The number of executions soared last year to 298, according to an AFP count.
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