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 .
After international protests , Iran issued a statement saying a woman would not be stoned to death . Mehrangiz Kar , Azadeh Pourzand say others have suffered the horrific punishment . They say Islamic Republic leaders defend practice as a divine verdict . Co-authors : World should give priority to opposing human rights abuses by Iran .