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Iran Executes Young Wrestler Amidst Anti-Regime Protests

3/19/2026

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Iran executed Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old wrestler, on March 19, 2026, alongside two others arrested during January anti-regime protests.
Human rights groups say Mohammadi was tortured into confessing to waging war against God and was denied a fair trial.
Activist Nima Far described the execution as a political murder aimed at silencing dissent.
Amnesty International criticized the swift proceedings, stating the men lacked adequate defense.
Concerns grew about further executions after mass arrests during the protests, which resulted in over 7,000 deaths.

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Iran executed Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old wrestler, on March 19, 2026, alongside two others arrested during January anti-regime protests.
Human rights groups say Mohammadi was tortured into confessing to waging war against God and was denied a fair trial.
Activist Nima Far described the execution as a political murder aimed at silencing dissent.
Amnesty International criticized the swift proceedings, stating the men lacked adequate defense.
Concerns grew about further executions after mass arrests during the protests, which resulted in over 7,000 deaths.