Mohammad Matin Bagheri

Their life

Mohammad Matin Bagheri was a 16-year-old resident of Kermanshah Province and son of Vahid. On January 8, 2026, while participating in anti-government protests in the Maskan Bazaar area, he was shot by plainclothes security forces. Severely wounded and bleeding, he was taken into custody and died during transport due to the severity of his injuries. His body was later abandoned on a highway and subsequently buried under tight security at Bagh-e Ferdows Cemetery. His death highlights the dangers faced by minors during political unrest in Iran and has been condemned as a gross violation of human rights.

Mohammad Matin Bagheri was a young teenager living in Kermanshah, Iran. On the evening of January 8, 2026, he joined public demonstrations against the Iranian government, voicing opposition with slogans such as “Death to Khamenei.” During the protests, he was shot by plainclothes government forces. Witnesses reported that after being severely wounded, he was detained and transported in a vehicle, where he ultimately succumbed to excessive blood loss. His body was later abandoned on a highway, causing further trauma to his family. Security forces pressured his family, threatening to detain his younger brother if they spoke publicly. Despite these threats, the case was reported by the Hana Human Rights Organization, which condemned the killing and called for independent investigations and accountability. Mohammad Matin Bagheri’s life was tragically cut short at the age of 16.

How they died

Mohammad Matin Bagheri, a 16-year-old boy, was shot dead by plainclothes security forces during protests in Kermanshah. He sustained live ammunition gunshot wounds, leading to severe bleeding. Despite being critically injured, he was arrested and transported in a detention vehicle, where he died due to excessive blood loss.

Witnesses and detainees reported that Mohammad Matin Bagheri’s injuries were so severe that he could not survive the transport. He was effectively killed by direct gunfire from government forces during a protest and the lack of immediate medical attention, culminating in death inside the detention vehicle.

Why we remember them

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

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