State media reported the executions of protesters Saleh Mohammadi, Saeed Davodi and Mehdi Ghasemi who were accused of participating in the murders of two policemen during the protest in Qom on 8 January 2026.
Three Protesters Executed Amid Warnings of Mass Executions in Iran
Three protesters, Saleh Mohammadi, Saeed Davodi, and Mehdi Ghasemi, were executed for their alleged involvement in the deaths of two policemen during a protest in Qom on January 8, 2026. The Iran Human Rights NGO has raised concerns about potential mass executions following these events.
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📰 What Happened
Iran executed three protesters accused of killing police during protests in Qom.
- Iranian government execute Saleh Mohammadi, Saeed Davodi, Mehdi Ghasemi
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The executions highlight the Iranian government's increasing intolerance for dissent.
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