Iran hangs two men for crimes of blasphemy, insulting Islam
Yousef Mehrdad and Sadrollah Fazeli Zare were executed for crimes of blasphemy, insulting Islam and other sanctities.
Protesters hold up a placard reading 'Stop Execution in Iran' as they take part in a rally in support of the demonstrations in Iran, in front of the Victory Column (Siegessaeule) in Berlin on October 22, 2022.(photo credit: JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)Updated: