Nazanin‑Zahra Salehi

Nazanin-Zahra Salehi was born on 19 July 2012 in Kermanshah, a city in western Iran. She was described by relatives and acquaintances as an outstanding student with a strong interest in athletics. She practiced wushu and reportedly showed promise in the sport. After her mother died several years before the incident, Nazanin-Zahra was raised by her aunt, who became her primary caregiver.

On 9 January, she was reportedly unwell and travelling with her aunt to a medical centre when protests were taking place in the Basij neighbourhood. Security forces were reportedly firing in the area toward demonstrators. Attempting to avoid the violence, Nazanin-Zahra ran toward a nearby park. Reports state she was shot by security personnel operating from a vehicle linked to IRGC forces. Due to the tense security situation and lack of transportation during the protests, her body remained in the park for hours before it could be taken to a hospital and later to the forensic medicine department. Her funeral was held on 11 January at Bagh-e Ferdows Cemetery in Kermanshah.