Mehdi Emamipour

Their life

Mehdi Emamipour was an Iranian citizen from Malekshahi County in Ilam province. He was killed on 3 January 2026 during protests against the Iranian government. His death reflects the broader pattern of lethal suppression of peaceful demonstrations in western Iran during late 2025 and early 2026.

Mehdi Emamipour was a resident of Malekshahi County, an area of Ilam province in western Iran. On 3 January 2026, he was among protesters who gathered to express opposition to government policies and actions. Security forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reportedly opened fire on demonstrators, resulting in Mehdi’s death. His killing occurred amid widespread repression of protests across western Iran, which targeted ethnic and marginalized communities. Details about his personal life, including his occupation or education, are not publicly reported.

How they died

Gunshot wounds inflicted by security forces

Mehdi Emamipour was fatally shot by Iranian security forces during the protests in Malekshahi County. He was killed on the spot when forces used live ammunition against demonstrators. The violence was part of a coordinated crackdown aimed at suppressing public dissent, and the region experienced further intimidation and arrests following his death.

Why we remember them

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

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