Mohammad Moghaddasi

Their life

Mohammad Moghaddasi, known as “Bozuneh,” was a Kurdish man from Malekshahi in Ilam Province, Iran. He became one of the identified victims of the January 3, 2026 protest crackdown in his hometown. His death occurred when security forces confronted demonstrators and used live ammunition. He is listed among the eighteen individuals identified as having died during the early days of the nationwide uprising.

Mohammad Moghaddasi, widely known by the nickname “Bozuneh,” was a resident of Malekshahi, a predominantly Kurdish city in Ilam Province, western Iran. The region has historically experienced political unrest and was actively involved in the nationwide protests that escalated in late December 2025 and early January 2026.

On January 3, 2026, protests intensified in Malekshahi as part of the broader anti-government demonstrations occurring across Iran. During the clashes, security forces reportedly used live ammunition against demonstrators. Moghaddasi was among those shot and killed that day. His name was later included in a published list of eighteen identified victims of the uprising. His death, along with others from Malekshahi, drew attention from opposition groups and human rights monitors who documented the incident.

How they died

Mohammad Moghaddasi was killed during anti-government protests on January 3, 2026, in Malekshahi, Ilam Province. The demonstrations were part of the wider 2025–2026 Iranian protests, driven by economic crisis, political repression, and public demands for reform. According to reports, security forces opened fire on protesters, and he was fatally shot during the crackdown.

Mohammad Moghaddasi was shot when security forces opened fire on protesters in Malekshahi on January 3, 2026. The use of live ammunition during the confrontation resulted in multiple fatalities, including his. He died from gunshot injuries sustained during that incident.

Why we remember them

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

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