Abolfazl Yaghmouri
Abolfazl Yaghmouri, a 17-year-old boy, was killed during public protests in Fardis, Karaj, on January 9, 2026. He was directly targeted by Iranian state forces, who used live ammunition to suppress demonstrators.
Abolfazl Yaghmouri was struck directly in the heart by live fire, causing catastrophic trauma and severe bleeding. Despite the critical nature of the injury, he was prevented from receiving immediate medical attention and was subjected to further physical harm, resulting in death from excessive blood loss. The injury occurred in a civilian setting during state suppression of public protests.
Biography
Abolfazl Yaghmouri was a 17-year-old student from Fardis, Karaj. He had a strong interest in rap and poetry, creating and recording his own works in a small studio at home. During protests, he was shot in the heart by live ammunition fired by state forces. Despite his injuries and attempts to get help, he died due to severe blood loss. His family later retrieved his body and buried him at Behesht-e Sakineh Cemetery in Karaj.
Abolfazl Yaghmouri lived in Fardis, Karaj, and was 17 years old at the time of his death. He was known for his creativity and artistic talent, particularly in rap and poetry, which he composed and recorded himself. On January 9, 2026, during nationwide protests against the Iranian government, Abolfazl was shot directly in the heart by live ammunition fired by security forces. While bleeding heavily, he was reportedly beaten, and authorities prevented bystanders from transferring him to a hospital. He ultimately succumbed to excessive blood loss. Following his death, his family was pressured by authorities to falsely attribute his killing to protesters, which they refused. His body was eventually released and buried at Behesht-e Sakineh Cemetery in Karaj.
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Sources & References
Hengaw verifies identity of four additional children killed by direct fire from state forces during popular protests1 hengaw.net Open source
Silenced by the Ayatollahs: Iran’s Rappers Under Fire2 iranwire.com Open source