In Iran, 19-Year-Old Wrestler Saleh Mohammadi Executed

Виктор Сизов • 21.03.2026, 21:53 • World

According to AP reports, the death sentence was carried out in the city of Qom. On the same day, two more participants in the January protests were executed; all of them were found guilty of "moharebeh" or "enmity against God," as well as involvement in the murder of two police officers during anti-government demonstrations.

Saleh Mohammadi, who specialized in freestyle wrestling, won a bronze medal at the international youth tournament in Krasnoyarsk in 2024.

In Iran, 19-Year-Old Wrestler Saleh Mohammadi Executed

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