Ali Heydari Virani

Iran · Aged 20 · Died 2/9/26

20-year-old from Virani village in Shandiz district of Binalood county in Razavi Khorasan province. Was arrested on January 8, 2026 (18 Dey 1404) during the Shir-o-Khorshid Revolution in Mashhad while he had been previously injured in protests. His family was kept completely unaware of his detention location, physical condition and fate until dawn of February 9, 2026 (20 Bahman). A security official contacted the family and asked them to come collect their son's body, which was handed over without any official explanation about the cause of death. According to relatives, evidence shows Ali Heydari Virani died in detention and was in good health before arrest. Reports also suggest the possibility of secret execution without trial, constituting forced disappearance and killing in custody.

2/9/26

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Details

NationalityIran

Age20

Date of death2/9/26

LocationMashhad,,Mashhad

Cause20-year-old from Virani village in Shandiz district of Binalood county in Razavi Khorasan province. Was arrested on January 8, 2026 (18 Dey 1404) during the Shir-o-Khorshid Revolution in Mashhad while he had been previously injured in protests. His family was kept completely unaware of his detention location, physical condition and fate until dawn of February 9, 2026 (20 Bahman). A security official contacted the family and asked them to come collect their son's body, which was handed over without any official explanation about the cause of death. According to relatives, evidence shows Ali Heydari Virani died in detention and was in good health before arrest. Reports also suggest the possibility of secret execution without trial, constituting forced disappearance and killing in custody.

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