https://theworldwatch.com/tags/hanging/ Tue 14 Apr 2026 23:16:54 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1613082/pisslam-teen-champion-wrestler-19-hanged-in-iran-on-march-19-2026/
Saleh Mohammadi was a 19-year-old Iranian champion wrestler and member of the national youth team who was executed by hanging on March 19, 2026, in the city of Qom. He was arrested on January 15, 2026. Authorities accused him of "moharebeh" (waging war against Allah) and the "murder" of a special units police officer during a protest in Qom on January 8. Mohammadi and his family maintained his innocence, citing an alibi corroborated by witnesses and CCTV footage showing he was at his uncle's house during the time of the alleged crime Retraction of Confession: During his trial, Mohammadi repeatedly denied the charges and told the judge that his self-incriminating statements were obtained through torture and coercion. Court Refusal to Investigate: Despite his testimony and reports of ill-treatment, the court dismissed his claims without conducting any investigation into the torture. ]]> Sat 21 Mar 2026 08:15:04 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1613082/pisslam-teen-champion-wrestler-19-hanged-in-iran-on-march-19-2026/