Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests
Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's national wrestling team, was found guilty of killing police officers alongside two other men, state media say.
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""strong action" would be taken against Iran if protesters were executed."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"there was "no plan" to hang people."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Kouroush Keyvani was a dual Iranian-Swedish national executed over charges of spying for Israel.
Saleh Mohammadi is a member of Iran's national wrestling team.
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Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's national wrestling team, was found guilty of killing police officers alongside two other men, state media say.
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