Brazil 's president offered to spare Sakineh - Ashtiani 's life . She is condemned to die by stoning after being convicted of adultery in Iran . A human rights activist said she hoped the move would keep up pressure on Iran . She wrote a letter to Lula saying Brazil 's offer was an ` ` important step ''
Brazil 's president offered to save Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani 's life . She is condemned to die by stoning after being convicted of adultery in 2006 . A human rights activist said she hoped the world would keep up pressure on Iran . She wrote a letter to Lula saying Brazil 's offer was an `` important step ''