Amirhossein Bayati

Their life

Amirhossein Bayati, known locally as “Amir Caffeine,” was a resident of Hamedan in western Iran. A newlywed who had married less than a year earlier, he owned a coffee shop on Bu Ali Street in the city. He was fatally shot during protests in early January 2026, becoming one of the reported victims of the crackdown on demonstrators in Hamedan.

Amirhossein Bayati, widely known by the nickname “Amir Caffeine,” was a young businessman from Hamedan, Iran. He owned and operated a coffee shop on Bu Ali Street, where he was known within the local community. He had married less than a year before his death.

During the wave of protests that spread across Iran in late December 2025 and early January 2026, demonstrations also took place in Hamedan. On Thursday evening, January 2, 2026, security forces reportedly confronted protesters and used live ammunition. Bayati was shot during these events and transferred to a local hospital.

According to sources, security agents prevented his family from taking custody of his body and confiscated mobile phones from several relatives. Reports also indicated that security forces maintained a presence around his family following the incident.

How they died

Amirhossein Bayati was killed during anti-government protests in Hamedan on the evening of January 2, 2026 (reported January 3). He was shot when security forces opened fire on demonstrators amid ongoing nationwide unrest linked to economic grievances and political opposition.

Amirhossein Bayati was shot by security forces during protests in Hamedan. He was transported to a local hospital after being wounded but died as a result of the gunshot injury. Reports state that live ammunition was used against demonstrators during the unrest.

Why we remember them

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

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