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Iran Intensifies Executions, Suppresses Dissent Amid U.S. Actions

3/21/2026

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Iran has intensified executions and arrests amid ongoing United States military actions in the Middle East.
Mooné Rahimi, activist, says the regime uses fear tactics and brutal treatment of women to suppress dissent, citing the execution of 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi.
Amnesty International criticized the convictions as unfair and said torture was used to extract confessions.
Rahimi expects more executions as the regime seeks to instill fear and deter protests.

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Iran has intensified executions and arrests amid ongoing United States military actions in the Middle East.
Mooné Rahimi, activist, says the regime uses fear tactics and brutal treatment of women to suppress dissent, citing the execution of 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi.
Amnesty International criticized the convictions as unfair and said torture was used to extract confessions.
Rahimi expects more executions as the regime seeks to instill fear and deter protests.