Saleh Mohammadi

Saleh Mohammadi was a 19-year-old Iranian freestyle wrestler. He was one of three young men executed in March 2026 for allegedly killing two police officers during anti-government protests in January 2026. These executions are the first related to the January demonstrations and have sparked international alarm. Human rights groups allege the charges against Mohammadi and the other men were based on coerced confessions obtained through torture. The executions have heightened concerns about a potential wave of executions targeting those arrested during the protests, as the Iranian regime faces internal dissent and external pressure from the U.S. and Israel. The executions are seen as an attempt by the Iranian government to suppress opposition and deter further protests.