Fatehi had claimed to act in self-defense; critics have pointed out that in another country she might have been acquitted, or received only a short prison sentence. Iran also makes minors of young age eligible for the death penalty—at 15 years for males, and nine years for females.
Fatehi asserted self-defense; yet, critics suggest she might have been acquitted or given a brief prison term in another country. Iran permits minors to be executed at an early age—15 years for males and nine years for females.