AJC cites execution of wrestler, judoka told not to compete against Israeli, and only female Olympic medalist who defected over sexism, saying republic goes against spirit of games

Judges and prisons penalized for role in conviction and hanging of Navid Afkari, which drew international condemnation, as well as for persecution of Baha'i and other rights abuses

Activists say Navid Afkari was quickly put to death so that authorities could avoid backing down in light of increasing international opposition to his sentence

After protesting forced confession and execution of Navid Afkari, Iranian official accuses German ambassador of intervening in Iranian domestic affairs

Bloc says it will talk with Tehran authorities over case of Navid Afkari, executed for death of man during anti-government riots