The execution of 19-year-old wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi has triggered a wave of international outrage and renewed scrutiny of the human rights situation in Iran, as governments, activists, and global organizations react to what many describe as a deeply troubling case. Mohammadi, once regarded as a rising talent in the world of wrestling, was publicly executed following his arrest during anti-government protests earlier in the year. Iranian state media alleged that he, along with two other individuals, was responsible for the fatal stabbing of police officers in Qom, a claim that formed the basis of the charges leading to his...
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