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Saleh Mohammadi

Saleh Mohammadi (11 March 2007 – 19 March 2026) was an Iranian wrestler and member of Iran's national wrestling team.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Saleh Mohammadi was an Iranian wrestler executed in 2026 after a murder conviction tied to protests. His case drew international concern over his age and allegations of torture.

Who he was

Saleh Mohammadi (11 March 2007 – 19 March 2026) was a member of Iran's national wrestling team from Saveh. He won a bronze medal at the 2024 Saitiev Cup in Russia before his arrest in January 2026.

What happened

He was arrested on 15 January 2026 after a special units police officer was killed during unrest in Qom. Reports say he was convicted in a Qom court, sentenced to death, and executed by hanging on 19 March 2026 alongside two other men.

Why it matters

Human-rights groups reported allegations that confessions were obtained under torture and raised due-process concerns. Canadian readers may encounter the case through coverage of Iran's protest crackdowns and international reactions.

In short

  • Iranian wrestler executed at age 19 after protest-related murder conviction.
  • Won bronze at 2024 Saitiev Cup.
  • Case drew international criticism over age and torture allegations.
  • Executed in Qom on 19 March 2026.
Canadian angle

Canadian readers may encounter Mohammadi's case in coverage of Iran's protest crackdowns, human-rights reporting, and international reactions from governments and media outlets.

Quick questions

Who was Saleh Mohammadi?
He was an Iranian wrestler and member of Iran's national wrestling team who became internationally known after his arrest, conviction, and execution in 2026.
Why was Saleh Mohammadi executed?
Reports say he was convicted in Qom for the killing of a special units police officer during protest-related unrest in January 2026.
Was there controversy around his case?
Yes. Human-rights reporting said he alleged torture and coercion, and critics raised concerns about due process and the speed of the proceedings.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saleh_Mohammadi
    Supports: Birth, death, wrestling identity, arrest, sentencing, and execution details.
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saleh_Mohammadi
    Supports: Bronze medal claim, arrest date, death-sentence reporting, and execution context.
  3. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9mzn7k722o
    Supports: Execution reporting, national wrestling squad membership, and protest-related murder conviction.
  4. The Chosun Ilbo (English) — https://www.chosun.com/english/world-en/2026/03/21/XNZW3PCGCJAVPOO2RIQLKI3PXA/
    Supports: Wrestling background, medal claim, arrest context, and human-rights allegations.
  5. Newsweek — https://www.newsweek.com/who-was-saleh-mohammadi-iran-teen-wrestling-champion-executed-11706698
    Supports: Execution, age, wrestling background, and protest-related conviction.
  6. Iran Human Rights Society — https://en.iranhrs.org/issuance-of-death-sentence-for-saleh-mohammadi-one-of-the-detainees-from-the-nationwide-protests-of-2025-2026/
    Supports: Death sentence, torture allegation, and protest-related case framing.