US President Donald Trump on Thursday called on Iran not to execute champion wrestler Navid Afkari.
In a series of tweets, Trump cited a Fox News report that Afkari had been sentenced to death for participating in anti-government demonstrations in 2018.
"Hearing that Iran is looking to execute a great and popular wrestling star, 27-year-old Navid Afkari, whose sole act was an anti-government demonstration on the streets. They were protesting the 'country's worsening economic situation and inflation'...
"To the leaders of Iran, I would greatly appreciate if you would spare this young man's life, and not execute him. Thank you!" Trump tweeted.
Reuters
