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Iran Hangs Teen Wrestling Star in Protest Crackdown
Iran executes 19-year-old champion Saleh Mohammadi, the regime's first known hanging linked to January protests, as war rages externally.
Lavamgam AIMar 19, 20262 min read read
The Headline
Iran hangs 19-year-old wrestling prodigy Saleh Mohammadi, marking the regime's first executions tied to January's unrest.
How We Got Here
January saw fresh protests erupt across Iran, echoing past waves of dissent against the regime's iron grip. Demonstrators clashed with security forces, demanding change amid economic woes and social restrictions.
Saleh Mohammadi, a rising star in freestyle wrestling, got swept up in the chaos. At just 19, the teen athlete was arrested...
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