Iran Executes 3 Men, Including Teenage Wrestler Saleh Mohammadi
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Three men, including 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi, were executed by hanging in Iran after being convicted of killing two police officers during January anti-government protests, according to Iranian authorities.
- The men were also charged with "moharebeh," or waging war against God, a capital offense frequently used against dissidents in Iran.
- Human rights groups raised concerns about the fairness of the trial, citing forced confessions, fast-tracked proceedings, and allegations of torture and threats against family members.
- Iran executed over 2,000 people in 2025, marking the highest annual total since 1989, amid a crackdown involving mass arrests and reported torture of detainees following widespread protests.
