Meysam Veisi
Meysam Veisi died from gunfire during an IRGC operation in the village of Qal'eh Kahoush in Dalahu County, Kermanshah Province. According to reports, security forces surrounded the residence where he and his brother were staying and opened fire, resulting in both brothers being killed during the raid.
Meysam Veisi had faced prolonged scrutiny from Iranian security authorities because of his involvement in Kurdish cultural and civil activities. Following heightened security pressure and concerns about possible arrest, he reportedly spent months in hiding. In the early morning hours of 28 May 2026, IRGC forces allegedly located the house in Qal'eh Kahoush village where Meysam and his brother Mojtaba were staying. According to accounts cited by IranWire, security personnel surrounded the residence and opened fire from several directions. The brothers were reportedly killed during the assault. Human rights groups and family members have characterized the deaths as the result of a lethal security operation targeting cultural activists.
Biography
Meysam Veisi was an Iranian Kurdish cultural and civil activist from Kermanshah Province and a follower of the Yarsan faith. He was known for efforts to preserve and promote Kurdish language, culture, and traditions. Together with his brother Mojtaba, he helped establish a Kurdish-language library and participated in organizing cultural and community events. Supporters described him as a community-minded activist dedicated to cultural education and preservation.
Meysam Veisi was active in cultural initiatives aimed at strengthening Kurdish identity, language, and heritage in western Iran. As a member of the Yarsan community, he participated in educational and cultural projects and worked alongside his brother Mojtaba to establish a local library intended to encourage reading and cultural awareness. The brothers were involved in organizing Kurdish cultural gatherings and celebrations, including Nowruz events. According to family members and supporters, Meysam's activities centered on cultural and social engagement rather than armed or military activity. Over time, security pressures reportedly increased, particularly after periods of unrest in Iran, leading him to spend time in hiding before the operation that resulted in his death.
Additional Information
Meysam Veisi died from gunfire during an IRGC operation in the village of Qal’eh Kahoush in Dalahu County, Kermanshah Province. According to reports, security forces surrounded the residence where he and his brother were staying and opened fire, resulting in both brothers being killed during the raid.
Sources & References
Veisi Brothers: New Details on Their Life and Death1 iranwire.com Open source
Dalaho; Killing of two Kurdish Yarsan brothers after months of being pursued following the Dey protests Mojtaba Veisi and Meysam Veisi 19:10 - 28 May 20262 kurdpa.net Open source