Pakistan, March 20 -- Iran has executed three men accused of killing police officers during anti-government protests earlier this year, marking the first confirmed hangings linked to the demonstrations, according to state media reports.

The executions were carried out in Qom province after the country's Supreme Court upheld the death sentences, as reported by Tasnim News Agency. Those executed were identified as Saleh Mohammadi, Mehdi Ghasemi and Saeed Davoudi.

Among them was Saleh Mohammadi, described by sources as a teenage member of Iran's national wrestling team. Authorities said the men were convicted of killing two police officers in separate incidents during unrest in January.

The trio were also found guilty of "moharebeh" - or ...