Behrooz Nikkhah

How they died

Shot in the forehead by IRGC snipers while carrying an injured protester on his shoulders to his house parking lot for medical treatment during protests in Fardis, Karaj. He was helping others who were wounded by government forces firing war bullets at protesters. Two other people were also shot while locals risked their lives to retrieve his body. He had been previously warned by two Basij members that he had been identified by intelligence forces and his life was in danger. Born 1370, resident of Fardis Karaj, recently married just 45 days before his death. His body was returned to his family three days after death. He owned a clothing boutique called 'Diamond' in Fardis Karaj and was known as Behrouz Diamond. He had previously provided shelter to injured protesters in his house parking lot during November 2019 protests, Mahsa movement of 2022, and Dey month 2025 protests.

Why we remember them

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