Tehran executed 21-year-old karate athlete Sassan Azadvar early Thursday after protest arrest, as UN and rights groups warn of a surge in executions and mass detentions since the start of the Iran war.
Iran executes 21-year-old karate champion as UN warns of death penalty surge
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Wed 12:11 - Euronews
Iran executed 21 people and arrested thousands since start of war, UN warns
Wed 21:36 - Al-Monitor
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Thu 12:53 - Middle East Eye
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Fri 15:05 - Euronews
Iran executes 21-year-old karate champion as UN warns of death penalty surge