Reza Rahmati

Their life

Reza Rahmati was a resident of Malard, a city in Tehran Province, Iran. Very little personal information about his life, age, or occupation is available in the provided reports, as he appears to have been a private citizen. He is known because he was killed during public protests in his hometown.

Reza Rahmati was a resident of Malard, a city in Tehran Province, Iran. Based on the available reports, he appears to have been a private citizen, as no details about his age, occupation, or family background are mentioned. He is known because he was present during public protests in his hometown on the evening of January 7, 2026. His life was cut short when he was shot in the chest by Iranian government forces who opened fire on demonstrators, making him one of at least 15 individuals reported killed during nationwide unrest that day.

How they died

Reza Rahmati died after being shot by Iranian government forces.

Reza Rahmati died after being shot by Iranian government forces during public protests in the city of Malard. On the evening of Wednesday, January 7, 2026, government forces opened direct fire on protesters who had gathered in large numbers. Rahmati was struck in the chest by gunfire, resulting in his death. The protests on that day were held simultaneously in several cities across Iran and were met with severe repression, including the use of live ammunition fired directly at demonstrators.

Why we remember them

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

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