Alireza Amjadian
Alireza Amjadian was killed during nationwide anti-government protests in Iran. He was reportedly targeted by live gunfire from security forces while present at demonstrations in Malard, Tehran Province
According to Kolbarnews, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Alireza Amjadian was struck by three live bullets fired by suppressive forces during protests in Malard. The severity of the gunshot injuries led to his death.
Biography
Alireza Amjadian was a 19-year-old young man originally from Songhor in Kermanshah Province who resided in Tehran. He worked selling fruit with a pickup truck to support himself and his family. On January 8, 2026, during nationwide protests in Malard, he was reportedly shot three times by security forces and died from his injuries. Following his death, his family allegedly faced financial demands and burial restrictions imposed by security institutions.
Alireza Amjadian was born around 2006 and was originally from Songhor in Kermanshah Province. He later resided in Tehran Province and earned his living by selling fruit using a pickup truck. As a young working man, he was responsible for contributing to the financial support of himself and his family.
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, amid widespread protests across Iran, demonstrations took place in the city of Malard. According to reports, suppressive forces opened fire using live ammunition. Alireza Amjadian was struck by three bullets and died due to the severity of his injuries.
Reports state that his family was required to pay 250 million tomans to security institutions in order to retrieve his body. Authorities allegedly prevented his burial at Behesht-e Ebrahim Cemetery in Malard. Instead, under security pressure and in a controlled environment without a public ceremony, he was buried in a cemetery in his hometown of Songhor.
Additional Information
Sources & References
Tehran; Death of Alireza Amjadian During Nationwide Protests1 en.kolbarnews.com Open source
A sculptor, a teenage footballer and a hairdresser: Here are the stories of some of those killed in Iran protests2 news.sky.com Open source