Aida Heydari

Their life

Aida Heydari was a 21-year-old medical student who began her studies at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2022. She aspired to become a neurosurgeon. On January 8, 2026, she was shot and killed during nationwide protests at Sadeghiyeh Square in Tehran. Her death reportedly led to exam boycotts and strike actions across several medical universities.

Aida Heydari was born around 2004–2005 and enrolled at Tehran University of Medical Sciences as part of the 2022 academic intake. She was pursuing medical studies with the goal of becoming a neurosurgeon. On the evening of January 8, 2026, during widespread protests in Tehran, she was reportedly shot by security forces at Sadeghiyeh Square. Reports indicate that live ammunition was used during the crackdown that night. Her death sparked reactions among students, including exam boycotts and strike actions in several medical institutions, reflecting the impact she had on her academic community.

How they died

Aida Heydari was killed during nationwide anti-government protests in Iran. She was reportedly participating in or present at demonstrations in Tehran when security forces opened fire on protesters.

According to reports from Manoto and the Amirkabir Newsletter (as cited in your text), Aida was killed by direct gunfire from government security forces. The reports indicate that live ammunition was used against protesters during the demonstrations on the evening of January 8, 2026.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Aida Heydari, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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