http://www.newsweek.com/iran-blinds-acid-attacker-eye-eye-justice-311933An Iranian man convicted of blinding another man by throwing acid in his face has been punished by having one of his own eyes gouged out by medics, according to state media, an act which has prompted outrage from international human rights groups, and drawn comparisons between the Iranian authorities and Islamic State.
The punishment, carried out at Rajai-Shahr prison in the city of Karaj earlier this week, is thought to be the first of its kind in Iran.
The man, who reportedly fell unconscious after the punishment, was found guilty of throwing acid in his victim’s face five years ago, an attack which left his victim blind and disfigured for life. The perpetrator was sentenced to be blinded in both eyes, a 10 year prison sentence and was ordered to pay a fine.
Brutal but makes the most sense of all