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Irani executes wrestling star and two others in latest crackdown

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Iran has executed three individuals, including 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi who was linked to student-led demonstrations against the regime's authority. The state carried out these executions by hanging at dawn following a series of violent repression measures that have intensified since January riots began across major cities like Tehran and Isfahan. While authorities claim justice for crimes committed during unrest, international observers note this action targets athletes involved in organizing protests rather than addressing specific criminal charges alone.

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    Iran executed three individuals sentenced to death for their involvement in January protests.
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    Among the victims was wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi, who had been linked to anti-regime demonstrations and student unrest.
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    The executions were carried out by hanging as part of a continued crackdown on protesters despite ongoing international condemnation.
Mar 20 Iran executes wrestler Saleh Mohammadi and two others by hanging for their involvement in January student protests; reports confirm he is a member of the wrestling team linked to anti-regime demonstrations.

Iran ha condannato a morte e incarcerati anche gli atleti durante la repressione

— (Rss.draghetti.it)

L'Iran esecuta un atleta selezionato per il wrestling legato alle proteste anti-regime.

— (Veja.abril.com.br)