As Iran hangs 3 young men, rights groups raise alarm multiple executions could follow
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In Iran, authorities executed three young men this week, including a 19-year-old wrestler, raising concerns among rights groups about a potential surge in executions. The men, Saleh Mohammadi, Mehdi Qasemi, and Saeed Davoudi, were hanged in Qom after being convicted of "waging war against God" for allegedly killing two police officers during protests. These are the first executions stemming from a January crackdown on nationwide protests where tens of thousands were arrested. Rights groups estimate that over 100 other individuals arrested during the protests could face similar death sentences. The executions occur amidst ongoing tensions between Iran and the US and Israel, with some suggesting the executions are an attempt to suppress public dissent.
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