Masih Alinejad reacts after Iran hangs 3 people, including teen on national wrestling team
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Iran executed three men, including 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi, who were convicted of killing two police officers during January protests. Human rights groups have challenged the legitimacy of the executions, alleging the defendants were tortured into confessing and denied fair trial protections. The case underscores Iran's crackdown on dissent following winter unrest and raises concerns about judicial due process in the country's legal system. Masih Alinejad, an Iranian activist and CBS News contributor, has responded publicly to the executions. The incident highlights the tension between Iran's security operations and international human rights standards.
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