Iran’s judiciary announced it has executed three men the country arrested and detained after the massive nationwide protests in the country in December 2025 and January. The three men, including an Iranian national wrestling team member, were reportedly convicted of killing two police officers during the national demonstrations. Their sentences were recently upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court, according to Iranian state media. 

The executions occurred in the city of Qom, a notably religious municipality in the country, according to Reuters. In addition to the murder charges, the men were found guilty of violating Iran’s Islamic penal code, violation of “waging war against God,” known as Moharebeh. Accusations associated with this violation include “carrying out acts it said were in favor of Israel and the United States.”