After international protests , Iran issued a statement saying a woman would not be stoned to death . Comment: They say Islamic Republic leaders defend practice as a divine verdict . In other words , fundamentalist rulers of Iran have claimed as their own , the inherent right of a woman to her body . Co-authors : World should give priority to opposing human rights abuses by Iran .
After international protests , Iran issued a statement saying a woman would not be stoned to death . Comment: They say Islamic Republic leaders defend practice as a divine verdict . Co-authors : World should give priority to opposing human rights abuses by Iran .