Iran Executes Three Protesters Including Teen Wrestling Champion Saleh Mohammadi

Iranian Judicial Executions Following Civil Protests·March 19 – March 19, 2026

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Iran Executes Three Protesters Including Teen Wrestling Champion Saleh Mohammadi

Iranian authorities executed three people on March 19 for their involvement in anti-government protests that occurred in January. Among those hanged was 19-year-old Saleh Mohammadi, a national wrestling champion who was executed at Qom Central Prison. These are the first executions officially linked to the January demonstrations according to state media. The individuals were convicted of charges such as "waging war against God" and the alleged killing of police officers during the protests. While state officials claimed the protesters had ties to foreign entities, the public hangings have drawn sharp criticism and outraged social media reactions.

Disgusting. How long until Iranians rise up and reclaim their country . . .'MASSACRING YOUTH': Iran Hangs 19-Year-Old Wrestling Champion After Protest ArrestIran executes three individuals arrested over January protests, state mediaIran executes 19-year-old champion wrestler Saleh Mohammadi, two others in horrific public hangings

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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'.”

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

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Who was Saleh Mohammadi? Iran teen wrestling champion executed

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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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'MASSACRING YOUTH': Iran Hangs 19-Year-Old Wrestling Champion After Protest Arrest

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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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