Amin Heidari
Amin Heidari was killed during anti-government protests in Karaj. He was shot directly with live ammunition by Iranian security forces while demonstrations were taking place in the Azimiyeh district. His death occurred amid a broader crackdown on civilian protesters.
Amin Heidari was shot directly by Iranian security forces during protest suppression operations. The use of live ammunition against civilians was a key factor in his death, reflecting the escalation of force by state authorities during the January 2026 demonstrations.
Biography
Amin Heidari was a 32-year-old resident of Karaj who lost his life during the January 2026 protests. Like many others, he participated in or was present during public demonstrations opposing state policies. He was fatally shot by Iranian forces in the Azimiyeh area of the city, becoming one of five civilians killed during the same wave of protests.
Amin Heidari lived in Karaj and was known within his community as an ordinary civilian with no reported affiliation to armed or political groups. On January 8, 2026, as protests spread across Karaj, security forces used live ammunition against demonstrators. During this crackdown, Amin was shot in the Azimiyeh district. His killing formed part of a wider pattern of lethal force used against protesters in the city. After his death, his body was returned to his family, who carried out his burial.
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Sources & References
Hengaw identifies five more people killed during protests in Karaj1 hengaw.net Open source
Amin Heydari, 32, was killed by Khamenei’s forces on January 8 in Azimieh district, Karaj.3 x.com Open source