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Iranian Judicial Executions Following Civil Protests

March 19 – March 19, 2026

The Bottom Line

Iran recently executed three men, including a champion wrestler, for allegedly killing police during protests in January. These are the first death sentences carried out for those specific demonstrations after the Iranian Supreme Court upheld charges of murder and 'waging war against God.' The executions took place at Qom Central Prison following claims by the government that the men had ties to foreign countries.

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Iran executes three men convicted of killing police officers during January protests after the Supreme Court upheld their sentences for murder and 'waging war against God'.

Confirms the specific legal charges and the Supreme Court's role in finalizing the executions.

TThe Daily Wire

Iranian authorities executed 19-year-old wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi and two others at Qom Central Prison following their involvement in nationwide protests.

Identifies one of the specific individuals executed and the location where the sentences were carried out.

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Iran hangs 3 people, including teen wrestler, in first executions over January protests

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Iran executes 19-year-old champion wrestler Saleh Mohammadi, two others in horrific public hangings

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Iran executes national wrestling team member and two others over protests from January

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Iran executes three individuals arrested over January protests, state media

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