Ashkan Alipour
Ashkan Alipour was killed because he participated in anti-government protests during the January 2026 uprising in Iran. He was present at demonstrations in Fardis, Karaj, when security forces used live ammunition against civilians.
Ashkan Alipour was directly targeted and shot by Iranian security forces during popular protests. The shooting occurred amid efforts by authorities to suppress demonstrations using lethal force against unarmed civilians.
Biography
Ashkan Alipour was a 20-year-old barista from Fardis, Karaj, known for his passion for coffee and professional skills, which he often shared on Instagram. During the January 2026 nationwide protests in Iran, he joined demonstrations calling for change. On January 8, 2026, he was shot and killed by Iranian security forces during protests in his city. His death is one of several documented civilian killings in Karaj during the crackdown.
Ashkan Alipour lived in Fardis, a district of Karaj, and worked as a barista, a profession he took pride in. Friends and sources described him as talented and dedicated, frequently posting videos on Instagram that showcased his techniques and creativity at work.
As protests spread across Iran in early January 2026 in response to economic hardship and political repression, Ashkan joined other civilians in public demonstrations. On January 8, 2026, Iranian security forces opened fire on protesters in Fardis. Ashkan was fatally shot. His killing occurred alongside other civilian deaths in Karaj, later documented by human-rights organizations as part of a wider pattern of lethal force used against demonstrators.
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Sources & References
Hengaw identifies five more people killed during protests in Karaj1 hengaw.net Open source
Ashkan Alipour, a 20-year-old barista, was killed on January 8th after being shot directly by security forces during popular protests in Fardis, Karaj.2 x.com Open source
Ashkan Alipour, a 20-year-old barista, was killed on January 8th after being shot directly by security forces during popular protests in Fardis, Karaj.3 instagram.com Open source