Iranian Wrestler Saleh Mohammadi (right) turned 19 on Mar 11, 2026 was executed this week for not singing the Iranian national anthem and was one of three in public executions by the Iranian government (photo from Iranwire)
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On Thursday, Iranian wrestling star Saleh Mohammadi made news worldwide, not the way he wanted. The government of Iran executed the 19-year-old in a public hanging; he was one of the three in the most recent public executions because they were in the January anti-Iran government protests.
This, according to American human rights activists and dissidents, aside from the Wrestler, also Mehdi Ghasemi and Saeed Davoudi were executed by hanging. Many world news agencies, including Associated Press, reported on this Iranian execution today.
This month up to seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer team sought asylum in Australia during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, fearing persecution after refusing to sing the national anthem. Labeled “traitors” by state media, the players were assisted by Australian federal police to defect, though some later returned home, some admitted they were worried about his family left in Iran.
According to Amnesty International, Iran is one of the world’s biggest violators of Human Rights, along with other countries in this category: North Korea, Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen. Note: Human Rights Watch notes that nations with poor records often use major events to hide abuses.
The Human Rights Foundation highlights that international bodies often overlook these abuses to maintain good relations with such regimes. Media in Iran is heavily censored and controlled by the state, with over 80% of citizens relying on government-run outlets.
Permitted media consists of pro-regime television, radio, and newspapers. While satellite dishes, popular social media (Instagram, WhatsApp), and many foreign websites are banned under Iran’s Theocratic regime.
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