Twenty-nine convicts were hanged , according to Iranian state TV . Police cracked down on alleged drug dealers , whom they called criminal gang members , and alleged habitual criminals who use guns in the commission of their crime . The executions took place in the city of Shiraz, which is located about 100 miles south of Tehran. Judiciary said hangings should serve as warning to those contemplating crimes .
Twenty-nine convicts were hanged , according to Iranian state TV . The executions took place in the city of Shiraz, which is located about 100 miles south of Tehran. Judiciary said hangings should serve as warning to those contemplating crimes .