Gentle Iran Forsakes Stoning for Whipping, Hanging 2.63K Hamilton Nolan 09/08/10 08:18AM Filed to: Death Death Iran Law stoning hanging Whipping mean people Iran's really had a hard time deciding whether it will stone Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani to death for adultery. Well, they've formally suspended the stoning! She still faces 99 lashes. She "might still be executed by hanging." But no stones! [NYT]