Hossein Hosseini
Fatal injuries sustained after arrest, reportedly due to gunfire and subsequent abandonment without medical care.
Hossein Hosseini was shot at close range with pellet gunfire after his arrest by Basij forces and was left in the mountainous area surrounding Abadeh. Informed sources stated that he died as a result of the severity of his injuries compounded by environmental conditions, including exposure and the absence of timely medical assistance. His death occurred after detention, not during open street confrontations.
Biography
Hossein Hosseini was a 21-year-old university student of physical education, a footballer, and a resident of Abadeh in Iran’s Fars Province. He was detained during the January 2026 protest period and later killed after being taken into custody by state-affiliated forces. His death occurred following his arrest and transfer to the mountainous areas surrounding Abadeh, where he was reportedly left without medical assistance.
Hossein Hosseini was a young student pursuing a degree in physical education and was actively involved in sports as a football player. He lived in the city of Abadeh, Fars Province. On January 10, 2026, he was arrested alongside his brother by Basij forces. Following their detention, both were reportedly transferred out of the city to nearby mountainous terrain. During this process, Hossein Hosseini sustained severe injuries. His brother, who was also injured, managed to return to the city to seek help, but upon returning to the area, he found Hossein Hosseini deceased. His case has since been cited as an example of the risks faced by detained students during the nationwide crackdown.
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“Assassination After Arrest: The Killing of Detained Student Hossein Hosseini in the Mountains Surrounding Abadeh”1 instagram.com Open source
A sculptor, a teenage footballer and a hairdresser: Here are the stories of some of those killed in Iran protests2 news.sky.com Open source