Night-time footage showing security forces allegedly beating and torturing a citizen in Isfahan, Iran.

Seventeen Iranian civil and political activists issued a joint statement warning security forces to protect the people and calling for the removal of the illegitimate Islamic Republic.

The mother of Nahayat Rahimi speaks at her daughter's 40th-day memorial service in Gorgan, holding a portrait of her daughter who was killed by a gunshot to the neck on January 8, 2026.

Amirhossein Izadi Tameh, born in 2005, was killed by two live bullets fired by Islamic Republic agents during the January 8 protests in Tehran.

A photo of 12-year-old Taha Hooshyar sitting behind a birthday cake, who was reportedly killed by live ammunition in Bomehen on January 8, 2026.

Portrait of 44-year-old lawyer Yasna Eskandari, who was killed by Islamic Republic agents in Tehran on January 8, 2026, while carrying water to help protesters.

A portrait of Rasoul Badparan, identified as a 'javidnam' and 'martyr for the homeland'.

Received footage from Mashhad, reportedly on Thursday, January 8, showing a nighttime raid or confrontation at the entrance of a building.

On the night of Tuesday, December 30, 2025, citizens in Izeh took to the streets during the third night of nationwide protests to chant slogans against the leader of the Islamic Republic.

Armed security forces are seen on an armored vehicle in an Iranian street as France and other EU nations move to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization following the suppression of protests.

A large crowd of protesters is seen at Pasdaran intersection in Tehran on Friday, January 9, 2026, with a defiant message challenging security forces.

Portrait of Morteza Tasbihi, a carpenter from Tehran who had worked since age 12 and was shot and killed by Islamic Republic agents on January 9, 2026.

Heman Aman, a protester from Bukan who was killed under torture during the 2022 nationwide protests.

A portrait of Zahra Khani Ghobadlou, a victim of the Aban 1398 protests in Tabriz.

Reza Azimzadeh, a protester killed by direct fire from security forces in Malekshahi, Ilam, appears in athletic footage he previously shared on social media.

A portrait of Hossein Kaedi, who was killed by Islamic Republic forces on January 8 in Andimeshk, standing in front of an ancient stone statue.

A memorial collage of 18-year-old Mohammad Reza Kianimanesh, who was reportedly killed by direct gunfire from security forces in Kermanshah on January 8, 2026.

Portrait of Mostafa Jafari Fesharki, born in 1987, who was reportedly killed by a gunshot to the back of his head in the Narmak neighborhood on January 8, 2026.

Alireza Ghasimi, a 23-year-old computer engineering student, was killed on January 8, 2026, after being shot in the trachea by security forces in the Haft-e Tir area of Mashhad.

A video reportedly showing a person killed by a handgun fired by a plainclothes officer among Basiji forces at the intersection of Enqelab and Jamalzadeh streets in Tehran on January 8, 2026.

Nazli Janparvar, a 27-year-old fashion designer and monarchist, was wounded by pellet shots in Tehran on January 8, 2023, and subsequently killed by security forces with a final shot at Gheytarieh Clinic.

Graphic video frames showing numerous bodies in black bags at the Kahrizak Forensic Medicine Center in Tehran on January 10, 2026.

People gathered on a street in Pir Bakran, Isfahan, on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

A portrait of 33-year-old mountain climber Ghazaleh Chalabi, who was shot and killed by security forces in Amol on September 21, 2022, during the Woman Life Freedom protests.

A memorial portrait of Mahnaz Mehdizadeh Nader from Karaj, a victim of state violence during Iranian protest movements.

A gathering of people walking in the streets of Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, Gilan, on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

A large crowd of protesters gathers at night in the Punak neighborhood of Tehran, with one individual seen spray-painting the word 'Javidnam' on a large billboard.

A memorial banner for Mehrpouya Abdollahi, who died in custody in Kerman and was buried in Fooladshahr on January 30, 2026.

A portrait of Arya Heydari Dehkordi, a medical student wearing a lab coat and stethoscope, who was reportedly killed on January 9, 2026, in Isfahan.

A memorial video shows the sister of Behnam Layeghpour, a tattoo artist from Rasht who was killed by security forces during the 2022 protests, mourning at his grave.

A young man appears as a casualty lying on the ground at night in a video shared with the hashtag #IranMassacre.

Footage from near Tohid Square, Tohid Street, Sattarkhan Street, and Azadi Street in Tehran during nighttime gatherings on Thursday, January 8, or Friday, January 9, 2026.

A memorial portrait of Mohammad Sadeghi, a 52-year-old from Qarchak, Varamin, who is honored as a Javidnam after being killed during the nationwide protests.

32-year-old Rozita Rokh Zadeh, a classic car repair shop owner, was shot and killed by Islamic Republic agents in Sadeghiyeh, Tehran, on January 8, 2026.

Received video from Shushtar showing a street gathering or protest on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

A death announcement poster for Aida Heydari, a 23-year-old medical student killed by direct gunfire from security forces in Sadeghiyeh, Tehran, on January 8, 2026.

A black and white portrait of First Sergeant Jamshid Ranjbar, an Imperial Iranian Army officer executed on August 1, 1980, for his involvement in the Nojeh coup attempt.

A young boy cries while holding a framed photo of his father, and a young girl mourns at a grave, illustrating the human toll of state violence in Iran.

A memorial portrait of 33-year-old Mehdi Shabani from Vakilabad, Mashhad, who is listed as a javidnam in the Iran International memorial roster.

Portrait of Zahra Mohammadi, a mother who was reportedly killed by Islamic Republic forces during street crackdowns in Karaj on January 8, 2026.

A memorial photograph of 17-year-old Mehdi Valipour, who was killed during the November 2019 protests, standing next to a man in traditional Ta'ziyeh costume.

A video shows a crowd gathered in the Gisha neighborhood of Tehran on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Images published on social media showing protest gatherings in Qom on the evening of Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Memorial portrait of Amir Sattari Rad, a 30-year-old school vice-principal and ninjutsu coach who was killed by direct fire from security forces in Karaj in January 2026.

Nighttime protest videos from Shiraz showing street fires and roadblocks on Friday, January 9, 2026.

A portrait of Morteza Jahanbakhsh Varanloo, 26, who was reported killed in Chenaran, Khorasan Razavi, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

A memorial display for 28-year-old Amir Reza Mirzaei from Eslamshahr, who was killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents, featuring a framed portrait, candles, and white flowers.

The Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Associations released a list of 200 students killed during the crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran.

Memorial portrait of 19-year-old Mohammad Mehdi Khan-Mohammadi, reported killed by Islamic Republic agents in Karaj on January 8, 2026.

A portrait of Seyed Hesam Ghoreishi, who was killed by Islamic Republic forces in front of a police station in Najafabad on January 8, 2026.

Mehdi was killed by security forces with live ammunition on the night of January 8, 2026, in Fardis, Karaj, and his body was withheld from his family for a week while they were pressured to claim him as state personnel.

Footage from Nahavand on January 1, 2026, shows protesters in the streets and reports of security forces firing directly at the crowd.

A black and white portrait of 25-year-old Saina Nezamdoust, who was reportedly wounded and then executed by the Islamic regime.

A memorial video for Mohammad Hassan Khazaei, an 18-year-old patriot killed on January 9, 2026, by direct fire in Fardis, Karaj.

Memorial image of Javad Mollaverdikhani, from Hesarak, Karaj, who was reportedly killed by live fire on Iran Zamin Street on January 8.

Family members commemorate the birthday of Abbas Shafiee, described as a martyr for freedom, at his graveside with flowers, black balloons, and a cake.

A portrait of Ebrahim Ketabdar, who was killed during the November 2019 protests in Karaj, Iran.

A portrait of 25-year-old Sahar Falah, who was killed on January 19 in Tehran by direct fire from Islamic Republic security forces.

A statue of Qasem Soleimani is set on fire at night in Kashan, as seen from a passing vehicle.

A memorial video showing Hamidreza Ghabouli, a victim of the November 2019 protests. The late (everlasting) mother of Hamidreza Ghabouli whispers to her son: I miss you… I miss the days when I called your name and you would answer, Yes, dear? I would give anything for your laughter. May your soul rest in peace, my hero.

Family and friends of Sanam Pourbabaei, a violin teacher and victim of the 'Bloody Dey' crackdown, gather for a memorial service in Lahijan.

A person in a crowd holds a poster of Taraneh Mousavi, who was killed under torture and sexual assault, to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

A portrait photo of Mehrdad Kermajani, who was killed on January 9, 2026 (19 Dey 1404), by Islamic Republic forces in Karaj.

Portrait of Mohsen Hosseinian Moghaddam, a 39-year-old from Khorramabad, who was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, after being shot in the head by a sniper.

A mirror selfie of 23-year-old Erfan Abdipour in a gym, who was reportedly killed in Aryashahr, Tehran.

Amirhossein Shadabi, a 20-year-old soldier nearing the end of his military service, was killed by Islamic Republic security forces' gunfire in Shahroud on January 9, 2026.

Memorial portrait of Mehdi Hosseini Monjezi, a 30-year-old killed by Islamic Republic agents on January 9 in Yazdanshahr, Isfahan.

A portrait of Samaneh Mirzaei, described in the caption as one of the individuals killed by the Islamic Republic.

Portraits of Mobin Yaqubzadeh and Milad Gholamzadeh, reported to have been killed during revolutionary events in Khoshk-e Bijar, Gilan, on January 7, 2026.

Students at Sharif University of Technology protest against the government and clash with Basij forces during a 40th-day memorial for victims of January protests on February 21, 2026.

A memorial graphic for Mohsen Gheysari, who was killed by government forces in Ilam on September 22, 2022, during the nationwide protests.

A young man lies on the ground after being shot with live ammunition on Esteghlal Street in Kerman during the Lion and Sun revolution.

A memorial portrait of 53-year-old Saeed Alanchari from Shahr-e Rey, Tehran, honored as a Javidnam for his connection to the Iranian protest movements.

A portrait of 30-year-old Reza Behgozin, a father of a 4-year-old girl who was killed by Islamic Republic agents on January 8, 2026, in Zanjan.

Family and friends gather around the decorated grave of Mehran Basir-Tavana to hold a birthday memorial ceremony in Sand-e Bala village on October 2, 2023.

Ali Heydari, a 20-year-old man, who was reportedly killed in state custody in Mashhad after being arrested in January 2026 during the national revolutionary movement.

Footage shows a large fire burning in the Rasht Bazaar on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

An archival photo showing five military officers associated with the 1980 Shahrokhi (Nojeh) uprising during their televised trial or confession.

Large crowd of people protesting on the streets of Shahsavar (Tonekabon) at night on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Memorial video for 17-year-old Bahar Shahmehri, who was reportedly shot and killed from behind by security forces in Nishapur.

Government forces attack protesters at Khomeini Hospital in Ilam, firing tear gas at people seeking refuge inside.

A portrait of 37-year-old Sahar (Zeinab) Fard, who was killed in Tehran on January 8, 2026, during the national revolution.

The last social media story of Saman Ghadirbeig, identified as a martyr for freedom, featuring poetic text in Kurdish about living with honor.

A portrait of Emad Movadatipour holding a dog, shared with a request to carry his picture to a protest gathering in Berlin.

A graphic scene showing a protester killed by live ammunition lying on the ground in the Golshahr neighborhood of Karaj on January 9, 2026.

A portrait of Afsaneh Mehdi Nejad, described in the caption as a 'Child of Iran' who sacrificed her life for the homeland.

A portrait of Ali Mohammad Kordkazemi, who was reportedly killed by Islamic Republic security forces on January 9, 2026, at Kaj Square in Karaj.

The gravestone of Mosayeb Nezami, who was killed during protests in Borujerd on January 8, 2026.

Memorial video showing 38-year-old Ali Javid and his 18-year-old daughter Shiva Javid, who were killed in Mashhad on January 7th (18 Dey) during the Lion and Sun revolution.

A portrait of Sajjad Bagheri, a 27-year-old laborer from Kermanshah who was killed on November 16, 2019, during the Aban 1398 protests.

A large crowd gathers in a rural cemetery in Kuhdasht for the burial of Amirhesam Khodayari, where protesters reportedly chased away security forces and his father denied state claims of him being a Basij member.

Ehsan Khanmohammadi, a 29-year-old resident of the Hashemabad neighborhood in Tehran, was killed by government forces on October 1, 2022.

Abbas Goudarzi, a 37-year-old father who was killed by government forces during protests on January 8, 2026, is pictured in a close-up photo with his young daughter Maral.

Reports and videos from Lordegan in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province indicate security forces firing at protesters, with multiple casualties reported.

A mourning family member sits by the grave of Javad Rouhi in Amol during a memorial ceremony on September 19, 2024.

Mohammad Hossein Shokri, a 16-year-old boy, was reportedly arrested for participating in protests and subsequently executed in public by the Iranian regime.

A crowd of protesters gathers in a public square in Hamedan on January 8, 2026, amid reports of street demonstrations and market strikes.

The East Tehran Tax Office building at the intersection of Sabalan and Madani streets is shown heavily damaged by fire on January 8, 2026.

A portrait of 18-year-old Mostafa Moradi from Pakdasht, wearing a sweatshirt with a Lion and Sun emblem, who was killed by Islamic Republic agents on January 8, 2026.

A portrait of 31-year-old Ali Jafari from Zanjan, a father of two daughters who is memorialized as a martyr of the nation.

Maedeh Moradi-kia, a 22-year-old newlywed from Tehran, was shot and killed by Islamic Republic agents on January 9, 2026, in Qaemshahr, Mazandaran.

19-year-old Ehsan Hosseinipour, who was sentenced to death following a forced confession under threat, is pictured in front of a microphone.

Portrait of Arezoo Abedi, a 50-year-old mountain climber and mother of two who was killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents in Isfahan on January 8, 2026.

Metal barriers are seen lying on a street in the Pounak neighborhood of Tehran on Friday, January 9, 2026.

A memorial portrait of Elham Zeinali, a 42-year-old supervisor at Kermanshah's Imam Ali Hospital who was shot in the back and killed by security forces on January 8, 2026.

Mohammad Reza Gholivand was targeted with live ammunition and killed on January 9, 2026, in Mohammadshahr, Karaj, during the national revolutionary movement.

A portrait of Hossein Heidari, a victim from Shiraz during the Iranian protest movement.

Portrait of Omid Sarlak, described as a son of Iran who sacrificed his life for the homeland, standing in front of a white car.

A memorial portrait of Sajjad Ghalavand, who was killed during the nationwide protests in Karaj.

A memorial photo of Ahmad Khosravani, an athlete identified as a victim of state violence who sacrificed his life for the country.

Meysam Mousavi, a 31-year-old monarchist, was killed by security forces on January 9, 2026, in Parand, Tehran, after sharing a call to action by Prince Reza Pahlavi.

A black and white memorial portrait of Hossein Shirkol, a father of two children who was reportedly killed by security forces in Isfahan on January 8.

A memorial image of Kamran Ahmadi, a martyr for the homeland and a Javidnam, pictured in a forest setting.

The last known photograph of Fereshteh Alizadeh looking through a gate as security forces stand in the foreground during the July 1999 Tehran University (Kuye Daneshgah) protests.

A video shared on Valentine's Day shows Alireza Khoshkar Bayati, a protester killed by a shot to the chest during the uprising, in a romantic embrace with his wife.

A portrait of Ravanbakhsh Emami-Rad, a victim of the November 2019 protests.

A memorial poster and ceremonial shrine for 18-year-old Alireza Ostovan, who was killed during the November 2019 protests in Iran.

Portrait of Maryam Ebrahimzadeh, a 45-year-old ceramic artist who was killed by Islamic Republic agents in the Punak neighborhood of Tehran on January 9, 2026.

A memorial collage featuring portraits of several individuals killed during the protests on September 21 and 22, 2022, accompanied by red and white roses and the date September 22, 2022.

A portrait of Alireza Safavi, 40, who was killed after being shot in the throat with birdshot by state forces in Aryashahr, Tehran, on January 8, 2026.

Graphic footage showing a person reportedly killed by security forces' gunfire at Bozorgmehr Square in Isfahan.

Naznin Esmi Khani, an 18-year-old killed in her father's arms in Qazvin on January 9 by direct fire from Islamic Republic forces, is shown in a memorial video compilation.

Shayan Azadi, a 28-year-old resident of Karaj, was killed on January 8 by a sniper shot to the heart on 8th Street in Gohardasht during the revolutionary protests.

A portrait of 21-year-old Pouya Molaei in traditional Bakhtiari attire, who was shot and killed by security forces at a checkpoint on June 11, 2023, while traveling to celebrate the birthday of Kian Pirfalak.

Payam Alaee, a 46-year-old man, was killed by direct gunfire from Islamic Republic agents on January 8, 2026, on Delavaran Street in Tehran.

A nighttime video from the Tehransar neighborhood of Tehran on January 8 and 9, 2026, where a witness shouts that someone has been shot during protests.

Protesters gather on Hengam Boulevard in Tehran across from Al-Ghadir Hospital, chanting for the return of Pahlavi as the sound of tear gas fire is heard.

The gravestone of 19-year-old Amirhossein Ghiaspour, who was reportedly killed by live ammunition from security forces on January 9, 2026, in Naziabad, Tehran.

Arezoo Abedi, 50, was shot in Isfahan on Friday, January 9, 2026.

The mother of Milad Saeidian-jou is shown grieving at her son's grave while his sister, Zahra Saeidian-jou, is reportedly being held in state custody.

Received videos showing gatherings and nighttime street scenes in Ardabil on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Videos published with the description 'Today's events in Shiraz, Wednesday, January 7,' showing people gathered on streets with black smoke from fires.

A woman in Divandarreh receives a woven carpet portrait of her son, Mohsen Mohammadi, who was killed by security forces during protests in September 2022.

Portrait of 37-year-old Saeed Heidari, who was killed by gunshots to the body and eyes on January 9 in Eslamshahr, Tehran.

A framed portrait of 18-year-old Seyed Siavash Mirghasemi, who was killed by Islamic Republic agents on January 9, 2026, is placed at his flower-covered grave.

A memorial display for Niloufar Masoudifar, after she was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in Baharestan, Isfahan.

A crowd of people gathers at the Yaftabad Furniture Market in Tehran on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, amid reports of business closures and protests.

The grave of Atefeh Naami, who was killed during the revolution in Karaj after being abducted by security forces, is shown covered in flowers.

Noushin Baradaran-Kermani, 36, who was killed by security forces in Tehran on January 8, 2026, is pictured standing next to a grave.

A collage of portraits featuring Iranian military officers and participants executed following the 1980 Nojeh coup attempt, also known as the Neqab Uprising.

A video shows a gathering of people on a street in Nishapur during the evening of Friday, January 2, 2026.

Portrait of 19-year-old Mahsa Mogouei, a Taekwondo champion from Fuladshahr, Isfahan, who was killed by security forces on September 22, 2022.

Portrait of Shamshad Ekhlasi, reported killed by government forces on January 9, 2026, in Shiraz.

Tear gas canisters smoke fills the courtyard area of Sina Hospital in the Hasan Abad neighborhood of Tehran during protests.

A portrait of Saeed Asgharzadeh, described as a javidnam and martyr for the homeland.

A memorial portrait of 27-year-old Reza Darvishi, described as a martyr for the homeland who was killed by a bullet on January 8 in Islamabad-e Gharb (Shabad) during the Lion and Sun revolution.

A memorial banner for Rasul Alivand, a musician who was killed in Tehran on January 7, 2025, and buried under security measures in Masjed Soleyman.

Mohammad Ezhdehakosh, a 30-year-old father killed during the November 2019 protests in Iran, is shown in a portrait with his young child.

Portrait of 22-year-old Ehsan Jafari, who was killed in Kerman on January 8, 2026.

A memorial portrait of the late Farhad Honarmand Bagheri.

Photos of the body of 25-year-old Mohammad Hossein Alikhani, who was reportedly killed by a gunshot to the throat in the Fallah neighborhood of Tehran on January 8, 2026.

The family of javidnam Mehrshad Shahidi visits the flower-covered grave of Hadis Najafi during the Sizdah Bedar holiday to honor several victims of the protest movement.

Portrait of Mehdi Abbasi, who was killed during the November 2019 protests in Iran.

A memorial image for 13-year-old Abolfazl Vahidi, who was killed by a gunshot to the neck on January 8, 2026, during protests in the Nazi Abad neighborhood.

Mohammad Kiani Harchagani, a 32-year-old man from Isfahan, was reportedly killed by direct gunfire from security forces on January 9 on Keshavarzi Street.

Portrait of Erfan Shakoorzadeh, a master's student in aerospace engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology, who was executed at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

A portrait of Keivan Yarfi in Shiraz, shown holding a traditional coffee pot in a shop setting.

Nighttime footage shows a crowd of protesters gathered around a large fire at the Nezamabad (Sabalan) intersection in Tehran on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Portrait of Kazem Sami, an Iranian psychiatrist and the first Minister of Health after the 1979 revolution, who was assassinated in 1988 as part of the political chain murders.

Aerial footage shows a large gathering of people and closed storefronts in Tehran's Grand Bazaar and central districts during a protest against economic conditions.

Protesters march through central Tehran and the Bazaar district on December 29, 2025, amid shop closures and chants against the government and economic conditions.

A night-time scene showing crowds and smoke rising near a pedestrian bridge on Vakilabad Boulevard in Mashhad on January 8, 2026.

A nighttime video from Talesh, Gilan shows a crowd of people running through the streets on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

A close-up view of the body of Javad Jalilvand, a 45-year-old killed in Mehrshahr, Karaj, during his 40th-day memorial ceremony in Karzan, Hamadan.

Crowds and cars gather on a street at night in Nazarabad, Alborz province, on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

A memorial photograph of Alireza Tavakoli, a restaurant worker in Lahijan who was shot in the head near Shohada Square during protests on January 8.

A memorial video honoring Hossein Zarrinjouyi-Alvar, Zanyar Aboubakri, Shaho Khezri, and Matlab Saeed Piro as victims killed during protests on October 27, 2022.

A memorial video for Javidnam Parisa Taghibi, a 45-year-old mother of two who was killed by direct fire in Rasht on January 19, showing her at a birthday celebration and making a victory sign.

Crowds of protesters gather and march through the Yaft Abad Furniture Market, Amirkabir Street, and the Glassware Market in Tehran.

Reuters and human rights organizations reported in January 2026 that approximately 2,000 people, including protesters and security forces, have been killed during the ongoing nationwide protests in Iran.

Portrait of Saeed Heidari, a 41-year-old father who was reportedly killed by eight bullets on January 8 while assisting injured people in Tehranpars during the Lion and Sun revolution.

Hamdollah Solimanian, a 34-year-old petroleum engineer from Shahrekord and resident of Isfahan, was killed by Islamic Republic agents on January 9, 2026.

Memorial portrait of Ali Jafari, a 31-year-old father of two, who was killed by live ammunition from security forces during protests in Sain Qaleh, Abhar, on January 9, 2026.

Mirror selfie of Amirhossein Norouzi, 21, who died on January 8, 2026, in Tehran after being wounded and then shot directly by Islamic Republic agents.

A portrait of Golnar Samsami, who was killed during the November 2019 protests in Shahriar.

US Senator Ted Cruz calls for arming protesters in Iran to overthrow the regime in response to the crackdown on protests.

A portrait of Taher Achrash, who was killed during the November 2019 nationwide protests in Iran.

A portrait of 18-year-old Abolfazl Mousavifar, who was reportedly killed by direct fire from government agents in front of the Fouladshahr Courthouse on January 9, 2026.

A crowd of young people and mourners holding portraits of victims gather at a cemetery in Mahabad on Eid al-Fitr to honor those killed in the protests.

A video captures Parvaneh Khojandi Rad after being shot on January 8 during the protests, while her daughter Sogand holds her and cries out in distress.

Security forces in Gorgan are seen firing a red projectile while standing about 100 meters from a crowd of protesters at night.

A large crowd gathers in Marvdasht, Fars Province, for the funeral of Khodadad Shirvani, a protester reportedly killed by gunfire on January 1, 2026.

A memorial portrait of 32-year-old Hassan Mohammadfar, who was killed on Alavi Street in Khorramabad during the nationwide protests.

A photograph of the gravestone of Colonel Seyyed Rahmatollah Khalifeh-Soltani, an Imperial Army officer executed on August 30, 1980, on charges of involvement in the Shahrokhi Uprising.

A memorial image of Yaser Narouei, a 25-year-old student from Zahedan who was killed during the 1401 (2022) nationwide protests.

A portrait of 18-year-old Raha (Fatemeh) Tajian, memorialized after being killed on January 8, 2026, in Gorgan, Golestan province.

A composite image of Mojahed (Abbas) Kurkur, a protester from Izeh, holding an Iranian Lion and Sun flag and calling for national unity and protests.

Portrait of 16-year-old Sajedeh Karimi, who was killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents in Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh on January 8, 2026.

Portrait of Navid Behboudi, who was killed in Shahr-e Qods during the November 2019 protests.

Ali Manouchehrabadi, a 22-year-old from Kermanshah, was shot and killed by police in Tehranpars on January 8, 2026.

Nighttime footage showing a gathering at the intersection of Azadi Street and Eskandari Street in Tehran on January 8, 2026.

A memorial image for 18-year-old Amir Ali Ahmadi, identified as a victim killed in Kerman on January 8 (18 Dey) during the Lion and Sun revolution.

Masoud Setoudeh-mehr, a patient with severe kidney failure, was killed by direct gunfire from Islamic Republic agents in Dezful on January 9, 2026.

A memorial portrait of Mir Mohammad Reza Madani, who was reportedly killed by security forces on January 8, 2026, in Marlik, Karaj, surrounded by white roses and lit candles.

A family member visits the grave of Mehran Basir Tavana, a javidnam hero from Fumen.

Nima Nouri, an 18-year-old from Karaj, was shot by security forces on November 3, 2022, while traveling to the 40th-day memorial of Hadis Najafi.

A black and white portrait of Sana Tosangi, a 12-year-old girl from Hashtgerd who is memorialized as a victim of state violence.

Nima Tajik, a 22-year-old, was killed by government forces on January 8, 2026, in the Afsariyeh neighborhood of Tehran.

The mother of executed protester Majidreza Rahnavard sits at her son's grave, where a framed photograph of the two of them is displayed.

The family of Ramin Fatehi, a martyr for freedom, visits his grave in Sanandaj where his portrait and flowers are visible.

Nighttime footage from Parand shows protesters chanting anti-cleric and pro-Pahlavi slogans on Friday, January 2, 2026.

A portrait of Aylar Haghi, a medical student from Tabriz who was shot and killed by security forces on November 16, 2022, during the nationwide protests.

A memorial video for Negar Honardoust, showing her smiling at home and scenes from her funeral following her death in Iran.

A portrait of 22-year-old Shahab Khorshid, who was reportedly killed by Islamic Republic agents with two bullets on January 9, 2026.

The lifeless body of an individual lies on a street in Qal'eh Hasan Khan, Shahr-e Qods, reportedly killed by a gunshot to the head on January 8, 2026.

Portrait of 18-year-old Amirmohammad Hatami, originally of Bakhtiari descent, who was killed by security forces in Shahin Shahr on January 9, 2026.

A portrait of Moein Khashayari, identified in the caption as a 'Javidnam' and life-sacrificer for the homeland.

Kamran Alizadeh, an 18-year-old mechanical engineering student, was killed by a live bullet on Haft-e Tir Boulevard in Mashhad during the January 2026 revolutionary protests.

Protesters gather on Ahmadabad Street in Mashhad to protest the execution of Majidreza Rahnavard on December 12, 2022.

Meysam Ayabd, a 29-year-old mechanical engineer from Arak, holding his infant son; he died on January 25, 2026, after being shot by security forces in Fardis, Karaj.

A video depicting the abduction of a woman by government security agents in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran during the night.

A memorial portrait of 18-year-old Hassan Khazaei from Fardis, Karaj, who was reportedly killed by Islamic Republic agents on January 9, 2026.

Protesters gather in the dry Zayanderud riverbed in Isfahan on the night of January 2, 2026, burning a banner of Qasem Soleimani and chanting slogans.

Votive food is distributed in Kermanshah in memory of the martyrs of the path of freedom, Amir Hossein Basati, Sepehr Azami, and Majidreza Rahnavard.

The uncle of Pouya Bakhtiari visits the grave of Vahid Damour, a victim of the November 2019 protests, at Behesht-e Sakineh cemetery in Karaj.

A portrait of 18-year-old Mahsa Mogouei, who was killed by government agents on September 22, 2022, in Fouladshahr, Isfahan.

A portrait of Mohsen Karimi, identified as a victim of the November 2019 protests in Iran.

A memorial portrait of Hossein Hajiabadi, a victim of state violence during Iranian protests.

Protests and a large gathering of people in Moallem Square, Sonqor, Kermanshah province, on January 5, 2026.

Sam Rezaei, a 20-year-old from Shiraz, was killed by security forces on January 8, 2026, while protesting for freedom in Iran.

Milad Nemati, 31, from Tehran, was shot twice in the neck by Islamic Republic agents in Naziabad on January 8, 2026, and his body was found five days later in Kahrizak.

Ali Asghar Mohammadi, a 25-year-old from Chamestan, Mazandaran, who was killed on January 9, 2026, after being shot four times by security forces who then blocked medical aid.

Portrait of 23-year-old Asal Shakeri from Tabriz, who was killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic security forces on January 9, 2026.

Hamidreza Rouhi, a 20-year-old model and student at Shahr-e Qods Islamic Azad University, was killed by security forces' gunfire in Tehran on November 17, 2022.

A portrait of Artin Rahmani, a victim killed in the 2022 protests, is displayed alongside his gravestone in a post detailing security threats against his family following the death of Ebrahim Raisi.

Nighttime footage shows a crowd of people walking on a bridge and a police station set on fire in Mashhad on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Memorial banner for 17-year-old Amirhossein Abdollahi, who was killed by security forces in Islamshahr on January 9, 2026.

Behrouz Nikkhah, a 34-year-old man known for helping injured protesters, was killed by a sniper shot to the head in Fardis, Karaj, on the night of January 9, 2026.

A portrait photo of Amir-Reza Abdollahi, a 13-year-old who was killed during the November 2019 protests in Islamshahr.

A portrait of Arezoo Abedi, a 50-year-old mountain climber and mother of two who was reportedly killed by direct fire from security forces in Isfahan on January 9, 2026.

A large crowd in Malekshahi, Ilam, gathers for the burial of Mohammad Reza Karami and Fares Aghamohammadi, two protesters killed on January 3, 2026, while chanting slogans against the government.

Protesters gather at a street corner in Babol at night on December 31, 2025, while chanting for their rights.

A portrait of 16-year-old boxer Amir Ali Darabi, who was reportedly killed by direct fire from government forces in Chalus on January 8, 2026, alongside footage of him training.

An explosion in an eight-story building on Moallem Boulevard in Bandar Abbas caused significant structural damage and destroyed several nearby vehicles.

A portrait of Mohsen Karaminia, a victim of the November 2019 protests in Iran, wearing a suit and tie.

A photograph of a mobile phone screen displaying the body of 23-year-old Erfan Abdipour, who was reportedly killed in Ariashahr (Sadeghiyeh), Tehran.

Maliheh Anjeghani, a 22-year-old woman, was killed on January 8, 2026, after being shot in the neck by security forces in the Ghasem-Abad neighborhood of Mashhad.

Mounes Soufi, a mother of two from Mashhad, was killed on January 9, 2026, after being shot and beaten by security forces during the suppression of popular protests.

Portrait of Fereshteh Ahmadi, a 32-year-old mother from Mahabad who was killed by direct fire from security forces during protests on October 27, 2022.

A large crowd of people gathers at night in Shahin Shahr with fires visible in the distance during protests on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

A memorial graphic of Mohammad Hasanzadeh from Bukan with slogans calling for the boycott of the March 2024 Iranian elections.

Protesters gather at Tehran's fruit and vegetable market as workers strike during the fifth day of national demonstrations in January 2026.

Close-up shots of women mourning and crying during a gathering, with a caption referencing the death of 45,000 Iranian youth and supporting specific political figures.

Afsaneh Mohammad Alizadeh, a mother of two, was killed when her family's car was shot at Milad intersection in Mashhad during the revolutionary wave.

Memorial poster of Amir Mohammad Soleimani, who was killed by Islamic Republic forces in Ferdousi, Shahriar, in January 2026.

Navid Mirzaei, a 22-year-old from Islamabad-e Gharb, was killed on January 8, 2026, after being shot in the heart and chest by Islamic Republic agents.

A portrait of Shervin Javadi, 31, who was killed on January 8, 2026, in Andisheh Town, Tehran.

A photograph of the gravestone of Hojjat Aghazadeh, identified as an oppressed son of Iran, who passed away on January 8, 2024.

Justice-seeking families gather at the cemetery in Bukan to honor Shahriar Mohammadi and other protesters killed during the nationwide demonstrations.

A crowd of protesters in Rasht chants 'This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return!' during the Lion and Sun revolution on January 7, 2026.

A portrait of Ali Behrouz, identified in the caption as a 'Javidnam' and martyr for the homeland.

Portrait of 47-year-old Hamidreza Yousefi, a monarchist killed by direct gunfire from security forces in Kermanshah on January 9, 2026.

Ali Abbas Zoraghchian, born in 1979, was arrested in Sari in January 2026 and killed in custody, with his family stating he was given a coup de grâce.

A memorial poster for Amir Kheirabadi from Tehran, who was killed on January 9, 2026, after being shot in the head by Islamic Republic security forces.

Memorial video showing forty-two-year-old patriot Mohsen Rashidi Khani Abadi training in a gym before he was killed by direct fire in Isfahan on January 9, 2026.

Portrait of Kourosh Sheidani, a victim of the November 2019 protests in Iran.

A memorial video for Farham Nikpour, a protest victim from Amol, showing clips of him dancing and his family mourning at his grave one year after his death.

A large crowd gathers in Nurabad Mamasani for the 40th-day memorial of Parisa Lashkari, who was killed by security forces during protests.

Ali Khamenei delivers a speech at the Imam Khomeini Hosseiniyeh in Tehran, acknowledging the deaths of several thousand people during protests while labeling them an 'American sedition.'

A wedding photograph of 36-year-old Shahrooz Mehrabi from Saveh, who was killed by Islamic Republic agents' gunfire on January 8, 2026.

Portrait of Abbas Aminizadeh Sedeh who was killed on January 8, 2026, in Sedeh, Isfahan.

A memorial video for Leila Yaghoubi, a 47-year-old mother of two, who was reportedly killed by direct fire from security forces in Rasht on January 9, 2026.

A memorial portrait of 15-year-old Sarina Saedi from Sanandaj, who was killed after sacrificing her life for freedom during the protests.

Historical memorial stills commemorating Farrokhroo Parsa, the first female cabinet minister in Iran, who was executed in 1980 by the Islamic Republic.

The mother of 17-year-old Parsa Rezadoost, a protester killed during the Woman Life Freedom movement, mourns at his grave during a birthday memorial organized by his family.

A memorial image of Hamidreza Rouhi shared by his father on Instagram to mark the fifteenth month since his death in the path of freedom.

A large fire at the Shams Javid polymer production plant in the Abadan Industrial Estate with thick smoke and emergency vehicle lights visible at night.

A historical photograph depicts the military officers involved in the Nojeh coup (Shahrokhi Uprising) during a press conference or tribunal before their execution.

A memorial clip released on the second anniversary of the martyrdom of Mehran Samak, who was shot dead in Bandar Anzali for honking his car horn during street celebrations.

A portrait of Hasan Abdolmaleki, a father of three and real estate professional who was killed by Islamic Republic agents in Pakdasht, Tehran on January 7, 2026.

A memorial ceremony with flowers and a birthday cake was held at the grave of Bamshad Soleimankhani in Abdanan on December 12, 2024.

Passengers on the Tehran metro protest against a morality enforcer by chanting anti-regime slogans including 'Javid Shah' and 'Curse be upon Khamenei'.

An infographic map identifies locations where protesters were shot or killed in Nasimshahr, Baharestan County, including sites associated with IRGC presence on January 8 and 9, 2026.

The lifeless body of 22-year-old Mehdi Zarei, who was reportedly killed in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran on January 8, 2026, while carrying a Derafsh Kaviani flag.

A memorial gathering for 21-year-old Hamed Talebi, who was arrested in Isfahan on January 8 and killed in the custody of the Islamic Republic.

A compilation of childhood videos of Mehrshad Shahidi, a young protester killed in Arak during the Woman Life Freedom movement, shared by his father.

A nighttime crowd gathers in the Shahrak-e Gharb neighborhood of Tehran on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Military forces of the Islamic Republic raid Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam on the evening of January 4, 2026, to arrest injured protesters and those seeking refuge.

Memorial portrait of Reza Tahmasebian, a 27-year-old Snapp driver and MDF worker killed by security forces in Fooladshahr, Isfahan, in January 2026.

Tear gas fired at a protest gathering in Neyriz, Fars province, where residents demanded the return of the body of Amir Mohammad Kouhkan following his memorial service.

A portrait of 38-year-old Andisheh Gharibi from Mashhad, who was reportedly killed by direct fire from security forces on Vakilabad Boulevard.

Memorial graphic for Alireza Khoshkar-Bayati, featuring photos of him with his wife and his wife holding his portrait, commemorating his death on December 7, 2022.

Mohammad Reza Ahangar, 20, was killed by regime forces on January 8, 2026, in the Sadeghiyeh (Ariyashahr) neighborhood of Tehran.

Memorial portrait of Amir Mohsenipour Roudbaraki, a 34-year-old from Rasht, who was killed in connection with the Lion and Sun national revolutionary movement.

Sajjad Samadi, a 23-year-old from Gonabad, was killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents on January 8, 2026.

A video shows a street execution where police officers shoot a detained protester in the head after pinning them to the ground.

22-year-old Maedeh Moradikia, pictured at her wedding ceremony, was killed by regime forces in Tehran on January 9, 2026.

A message written on a window by Alireza Tavakoli, a restaurant worker in Lahijan who was shot in the head after heading to protests at Shohada Square on January 8.

Protesters gather in Imam Khomeini Square in Kohdasht on December 31 while security forces line up against them and gunshots are heard.

A memorial video collage featuring photographs of victims killed during the November 2019 protests, shared during the 2023 Nowruz holiday.

A memorial photo of Amirhossein Jafari Pourfard, a 22-year-old killed in Tehran on January 8, 2026.

Mohaddeseh Shahbazi, born in 1979, was killed in Tehran on January 8, 2026, by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents and was found with a broken hand.

A large crowd is gathered at night on Ashrafi Esfahani Expressway south of Punak in Tehran on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Mostafa Jafari Fesharki, 36, was shot and killed on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran while reportedly taking cover behind an electrical box.

A portrait of 19-year-old Abolfazl Mehri, who was killed on January 8, 2026, in Karaj.

A memorial portrait of Mehdi Qadimi Chermahini, who was killed on January 8, 2026, in Chermehin, Lanjan, Isfahan, by state forces.

Rouzbeh Khademian, a 22-year-old killed by government forces in Fardis, Karaj on September 22, 2022, is shown in a portrait alongside an Instagram story he posted from a protest scene before his death.

Two protesters in Hamadan stand their ground against a riot control water cannon in sub-zero temperatures.

Portrait of Ali Asghar Mohammadi, who was killed on January 9, 2026, in Chamestan, Mazandaran, by security forces.

Justice-seeking mothers in Bukan stand together holding a portrait of Shahriar Mohammadi to call for an election boycott.

The family of the martyr of the path of freedom Abolfazl Adinezadeh stands at the grave of Erfan Khazaie in a show of unity between justice-seeking families.

Portrait of Roshan Ahmad, who was reported killed by government forces in Bukan, West Azerbaijan, during the 2022 nationwide protests.

A graphic logo for the 'Dar Sharh' Telegram channel, accompanying a caption about a leaked video regarding libido enhancement on state television.

Sahar Fard, a 38-year-old athlete from Islamshahr, is memorialized as a victim of the protests on January 8.

Akbar Cheraghi, a deaf individual who was reportedly shot and killed after being unable to hear gunfire to flee, is shown in a hospital bed and in a portrait.

Memorial poster for Ali Moradi Ardebili, who was killed on January 8, 2026, in the Salsabil neighborhood of Tehran.

Fereshteh Ahmadi, who was killed by direct fire from government forces in Mahabad on October 27, 2022, was buried in Hamzehabad village, with images of her young daughter crying at her grave gaining global attention.

Shayan Asadollahi, a 28-year-old protester, was shot and killed by security forces in Azna, Lorestan, on the evening of January 1, 2026.

A memorial video displaying framed portraits of some of the youngest victims of the Islamic Republic's brutality, including Aryan Eshghi, Amirhossein Eshghi, Amirhossein Davanloo, Amirabbas Baghestani, Mahna Dokoushkani, and Erfan Faraji.

Memorial portrait of 28-year-old Amir Mohammad Vahidi from Alvand, Qazvin, documented as a victim of state violence in Iran.

Memorial portrait of Davoud Hajati Shimeni, 38, from Baharestan, Isfahan, who was killed in connection with the Iranian protest movements.

Mobin Ghanbari, a 20-year-old athlete and street vendor from Khoy, who was killed by direct gunfire from security forces in Tehran during the January 2026 nationwide protests.

Portrait of Akbar Langari, a victim killed during the November 2019 protests in Iran.

Memorial portrait of 25-year-old Mehdi Hanifi from Tehran, who was killed by security forces during the nationwide protests.

Nighttime footage shows a protest gathering on Dolat Street in Tehran on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

A large plume of smoke and fire rises over the Tehran skyline at night, reportedly following an explosion near the Army Joint Staff headquarters in the Heshamtiyeh neighborhood.

A portrait of 30-year-old Reza Asadi, who was reportedly killed by direct gunfire from Islamic Republic security forces in Gorgan on January 8th.

A large crowd gathered in Hammam-chal Alley of the Tehran Bazaar, chanting pro-monarchy and anti-government slogans on January 6, 2026.

A memorial banner for Pouya Kheirkhah, who was killed by Islamic Republic forces on January 8, 2026, in Lahijan.

A memorial portrait of Ehsan Abolhassan Beigi, identified as a dear son of Iran and a martyr for the homeland.

Mahan Ghadami, a 22-year-old barber and rap enthusiast from Tehran, was killed by direct fire from government forces during the January 2026 protests.

Portrait of 41-year-old Amir Wahabzadeh, who was shot and killed by security forces in Qom on January 8, 2026.

A hand holds a framed portrait of 54-year-old Mostafa Salami during a gathering; he was reportedly killed by security forces in Fardis, Karaj, on January 9, 2026.

A portrait of 23-year-old Fatemeh (Luna) Karmaninezhad, a TRX coach who was reportedly killed by Islamic Republic forces in the Qasemabad neighborhood of Mashhad on January 8, 2026.

An image from the first day of a protest call in Mashhad on Thursday, January 7, showing an Iranian flag with the slogan 'Javid Shah' (Long Live the King) written on it.

Other images of the event showing a crowd carrying Lion and Sun flags alongside a U-Haul truck during a street protest.

Saeed Zeinali has been missing for over 25 years after being arrested by security forces following the July 1999 student protests at Tehran University.

Images from the evening of January 2, 2026, show a crowd of protesters gathering on the streets of Yasuj during nighttime.

Memorial portrait of Omid Kalateh Arabi, a 26-year-old from Mashhad who was killed during the nationwide protests.

A statue of Qasem Soleimani is set on fire in Kashan during the Lion and Sun revolution on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

A crowd gathers inside Charsou Mall in Tehran, chanting 'They closed the businesses, the cowards sat down!' on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Reza Shariati, born April 13, 1995, in Izeh, was a hardworking man and the sole provider for his family.

Babak Sadeghi Mohseni, a 31-year-old mountaineer and nature enthusiast from Hamedan, was killed by a direct gunshot to the head on January 9, 2023, during protests in the Tehranpars neighborhood.

Rasul Alivand was killed on January 8 in Tehran and was later buried in his hometown of Masjid Soleyman at 4 AM under heavy security presence.

Arman Gorjian Behmyari, was killed on January 8, 2026, in Baba Meydan, Fars province, by forces of the Islamic Republic.

A memorial portrait of 22-year-old Aso Ghaderi, who was shot and killed by security forces while returning from Baneh on November 17, 2022.

A formal portrait of Amir Ali Darabi, identified in the caption as a victim who sacrificed his life for the homeland.

New images of a protest gathering on Moallem Street in Birjand on January 8th.

A memorial portrait of 17-year-old Amir Mohammad Nemati Nejad, who was killed by security forces in Arak on January 8, 2026, decorated with flowers.

A memorial display for 22-year-old Nima Tajik, who was killed by government security forces on January 8, 2026, in the Afsariyeh neighborhood of Tehran, featuring his portrait, white flowers, and a lit candle.

The lifeless body of 12-year-old Taha Houshyar, born in 2013, who was reportedly shot in the face with live ammunition in Bumehen, Tehran, on January 8, 2026.

A memorial display for Sassan Azadvar, a karate athlete and javidnam, showing his portrait alongside his red karate gloves, candles, and flowers.

Shokoofeh Abdi, a 40-year-old photographer and mother of two from Arak, was killed by direct fire from security forces on January 9, 2026, during the Lion and Sun revolution.

Flowers and red petals are placed at the site where Kobra Sheikheh was killed in Mahabad, where bullet holes from security forces remain visible on the door frame.

Nighttime footage from Tehran's Sattarkhan neighborhood showing lights from buildings while citizens reportedly chant slogans following a call by Reza Pahlavi.

Portrait of Sepehr Esmaeili, a 22-year-old from Qazvin who was killed by security forces' gunfire on November 15, 2022, near Kiashahr.

A night street scene in Khoshkebijar, Gilan, during the Lion and Sun revolution on January 7, 2026, where reports indicate two to four people were killed.

A portrait of Mehdi Asgari, a 25-year-old killed by government forces on September 24, 2022, in Garmsar, Semnan province.

A memorial image of Amir Mohammad Najafi, who was reportedly shot and killed on January 8 (18 Dey).

Portraits of political prisoners Abolhasan Montazer and Vahid Bani-Amerian, who were executed by the Islamic Republic on April 4, 2026, amid a widespread wave of executions.

A memorial graphic for 16-year-old Siavash Mahmoudi, who was killed by government forces in Tehran during the Woman Life Freedom protests.

Family members of Sarina Saedi, a teenager killed during the Woman Life Freedom uprising, celebrate her 17th birthday at her grave in Behesht-e Mohammadi Cemetery, Sanandaj.

Three women sit on the ground in a public square in Hamadan as an act of civil disobedience while several anti-riot police officers walk nearby.

Ahmad Helalat, a 19-year-old from Karaj, was killed by direct gunfire from Islamic Republic forces on January 8, 2026.

A young woman, the daughter of Akbar Farrokhi, grieves intensely at her father's memorial, crying that she has brought him water.

A nighttime protest in Babol on January 1, 2026, with people chanting slogans supporting the return of the Pahlavi family and calling for the overthrow of the government due to poverty and corruption.

A memorial poster for Seyed Pouria Hosseini, who was killed on January 8, 2026, in Yazd during the national protests.

Protesters in Tehran's Naziabad neighborhood march at night, chanting slogans in support of the Pahlavi dynasty and setting fire to security forces' equipment.

A memorial collage of 19-year-old Amirhossein Dolatabadi, who was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, with a gunshot wound to the chest and a broken spine.

Memorial portrait of 30-year-old Kiomars Homaei, who was killed by direct fire from security forces in Tehranpars on January 8, 2026.

A portrait of Yaqub Najafi Hajipour, a victim of the November 2019 protests in Iran.

A portrait photo of Aziz Eskandari, a victim of the November 2019 protests in Iran.

Memorial portrait of Abbas Rashidi, a 35-year-old from Semirom, Isfahan, who was killed during the January 2026 Lion and Sun revolutionary protests.

Nima Nouri, an 18-year-old from Karaj, was killed by direct gunfire from government forces on November 3, 2022, while heading to the 40th-day memorial of Hadis Najafi.

A memorial post for Mahsa Mogouei and Aida Rostami, featuring a photo of Mahsa Mogouei in sports attire holding a certificate and medal, celebrating their birthdays.

A portrait of Athena Hosseinian, a 55-year-old mother of a 9-year-old from Gorgan, who is memorialized as a javidnam (martyr) who died for the homeland on January 8, 2026.

The mother and sister of Javidnam Hamed Deldar mourn at his grave in Rasht, following his death by direct fire on January 8.

Reza Esmailzadeh, a 29-year-old PhD student at Sharif University of Technology, was killed in Tehran after being shot directly in the face during the protests.

Portrait of Bahram Zahedi, a 42-year-old worker from Rasht Industrial City who was killed by security forces with a gunshot to the head on January 8, 2026.

A portrait of Saeed Ebrahimi, described as a son of Iran and an eternal sacrifice for the homeland.

The mother of Mohammad Rasul Momenirad, a protester killed in the Woman Life Freedom movement, demands the identification of her son's killer during a birthday ceremony at his grave.

Saeed Heidari Seznaghi, a 37-year-old man, was shot and killed by Islamic Republic agents in Islamshahr on January 8, 2026.

A memorial video for Nazanin Esmikhani, who died on January 9 during the protests, featuring clips of her dancing with her father and scenes from her funeral.

A night video shows a gathering and traffic in Roodehen, Tehran, on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

The lifeless body of Siavash Farrokhi, 37, who was reportedly killed by two gunshots in the Afsariyeh neighborhood of Tehran on January 7, 2021.

Nighttime protest scene in Yazd, Iran, on January 9, 2026, showing a crowd near Imam Hossein Square and Beheshti Boulevard with fires visible in the background.

Protesters in Bandar Abbas gather on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, chanting slogans in support of the Pahlavi family and calling for bazaar merchants to join the movement.

Masoud Pirmoradian, a 67-year-old retiree who was killed by security forces in Pardis, Tehran during the Lion and Sun revolution.

Akbar Mozleghani, a 61-year-old veteran from Karaj, was killed by Islamic Republic security forces in Tehran in January 2026.

Portrait of Ali Rahmani, also known as Shahrokh, who was shot and killed by security forces in the Hesarak neighborhood of Karaj on January 9, 2026.

A funeral announcement for Ali Zandieh Pari, a resident of Namile village who was killed by Islamic Republic forces on January 9, 2026, in Ghaem Magham Street.

Memorial image for 15-year-old Ghazal Jan-Ghorban, who was reportedly killed on January 9, 2026, in Isfahan by Islamic Republic forces.

Ahmad Hashemi, a 25-year-old monarchist from Nimvar, Mahallat, was shot by Basij forces on January 9, 2026, and died in the hospital; this image was his Instagram profile picture featuring Cyrus the Great and the Pahlavi leaders.

A memorial image for Hossein Diba, a 22-year-old man who was reportedly killed on January 9 in the Sabzdasht neighborhood of Islamshahr by security forces.

A scene from the 2022 nationwide protests in Iran showing a street with smoke, a tipped dumpster, and protesters facing security forces.

Portrait of 34-year-old Mehdi Jafari, who was killed by a gunshot to the heart from a rooftop in Shabanabad, Karaj, on January 9, 2026.

Sarina Esmailzadeh, a 16-year-old from Mehrshahr, Karaj, who was killed after being struck on the head with a baton during the September 2022 protests.

A large group of students at a Tehran university hold hands in a display of unity during the fourth day of protests across several campuses.

Memorial portrait of 30-year-old Samaneh Mirzaei, who was killed on January 9, 2026, on Navvab Street in Tehran.

The mother of Dr. Maryam Arvin speaks at her grave on the second anniversary of her daughter's martyrdom.

Motorcyclists and pedestrians are gathered on Keshavarz Boulevard in Tehran on Thursday, January 8, 2026, during the Lion and Sun revolution.

A portrait of 23-year-old Kamran Ahmadi, who was shot and killed by security forces in Juyabad, Isfahan, on January 9, 2026.

A portrait of Mohammad Reza Rahimi, who was reportedly killed on January 9, 2026, in Zarrin Shahr, Isfahan, by security forces, pictured here at Khaju Bridge.

A black and white portrait of Mehrdad Reyhani from Shahreza, who was killed by Islamic Republic agents in January 2026 while attempting to help a child.

Milad Hosseini was killed with live ammunition in Shahriar on January 8, 2026, during the Lion and Sun revolutionary movement.

Security forces on motorcycles detain an individual in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran during nighttime protest activities.

Portrait of 42-year-old Majid Bayani, who died after being shot by plainclothes officers in Golshahr, Karaj, on January 8, 2026.

Mohammad Mahdi Ganj-Danesh, a 17-year-old boxer from Zanjan, was killed on January 8, 2026, after being shot in the head by Islamic Republic security forces.

Navid Salehi, a radiology expert at Farabi and Imam Reza hospitals, was killed during the protests on the evening of January 8, 2026, in Kermanshah.

A portrait of Babu Kohistani, identified as a martyr for the homeland and a 'Javidnam' in a memorial post.

Nighttime footage from Mashhad shows security forces continuously firing at protesters on January 8, 2026.

Mohammad Hossein Vosoughi, who was killed by Islamic Republic forces on January 8, 2026, in Arak, is pictured smiling in a gym environment.

A nighttime street scene near the Haft-e Tir Bridge in Mashhad on Thursday, January 8, 2026, showing people on the sidewalk and storefronts from a passing vehicle.

Vida Rabbani, Abdollah Momeni, and Mahdi Mahmoudian, former political prisoners and signatories of the '17 individuals' statement, were arrested on January 31, 2026.

A nighttime gathering of people on Vali-e Asr Street in the Amirbahador neighborhood of Tehran on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Alireza Rahimi, 26, was killed after being shot in the head by regime forces on January 8, 2026, at the 3rd Square of Tehranpars in Tehran.

A memorial image showing the gravestone and cemetery site of Mohammad Arabi, a 20-year-old killed by security forces during the November 2019 protests in Shahriar.

Hossein Rabiei, a spare parts shop owner in Qom, was killed by a grenade during the January 2026 protests; he was known for displaying a water cooler in memory of Khodanoor Lajei.

Sattar Beheshti, an Iranian blogger and laborer born on August 23, 1977, who died in state custody, is shown in a black and white photo with his mother, Gohar Eshghi.

A video memorializing Mohsen Sharif Kazemi, the patriotic principal of Niknam High School in Fardis, Karaj, who was killed by direct fire from security forces on January 8.

A portrait of 27-year-old Mohammad Fateh from Qazvin province, who was reportedly killed by a pellet gun shot to the forehead during protests in Alvand on January 8, 2026.

A memorial portrait of Mehrdad Rezaei, who was killed during the November 2019 protests in Iran.

A crowd gathers in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran on January 3, 2026, chanting pro-monarchy slogans after reportedly breaking the windows of a local Basij base.

Memorial image for Mohsen Pazouki, who was killed by government forces in Varamin on September 22, 2022, during the Woman Life Freedom protests.

A memorial display for Behzad Moeinifar featuring his portrait, flowers, and a copy of the Quran.

A person lies on a blood-stained floor inside a medical facility in Nasimshahr, Tehran province, following reports of violence on January 8, 2026.

The mother of Negar Karimian, who was killed by security forces in March 2024, mourns at her daughter's symbolic birthday memorial at her grave on August 15, 2024.

The lifeless body of Mohammad Noras, 29, who was reportedly shot and killed on Nabard Street in the Pirouzi neighborhood of Tehran on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

A portrait of 29-year-old Alireza Mousavinour from Dorcheh, Isfahan, who was killed by direct gunfire from security forces on January 9, 2026, during protests in Baharestan.

Mirror selfie of 19-year-old Ali Ayazi, a former Sepahan football player who was reportedly killed by security forces on January 8, 2026, on Bozorgmehr Street.

Faezeh Mostaan, a 20-year-old woman who was killed in Fardis, Karaj, is shown in a close-up mourning context.

A mirror selfie of Seyed Ahmad Kazemi, who was reportedly killed by Islamic Republic forces on January 9, 2026 (19 Dey 1404) in Bandar Abbas.

A portrait of 25-year-old Alireza Panahi, who was reportedly killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents in Qarchak on January 8, 2026.

A portrait showing Ishaq Ghanbarnia, who was reportedly killed by direct fire during protests in Khoshkebijar on January 9, 2026, holding a small child.

Black and white portrait of Davoud Jalili, who was killed by a direct shot to his neck in Shahin Shahr, Isfahan, on January 8, 2026.

Protesters in Zabol, Khash, and Zahedan chant 'Neither Gaza nor Lebanon, I sacrifice my life only for Iran' during demonstrations in Sistan and Baluchestan on January 3, 2026.

A portrait of 15-year-old Iliya Jafari Sani, who was reportedly killed on January 7, 2026, in Mashhad, shown sitting behind his 15th birthday cake.

Monitor screens at the Kahrizak Medical Examiner's Center in Tehran show photographs of deceased individuals, including infants like Amir Hessam Hosseinpour and his twin, amid reports of state violence.

A crowd of merchants and citizens protesting economic conditions and high prices on Lalehzar Street, Tehran, on December 29, 2025.

A group of justice-seeking mothers in Kurdistan hold portraits of killed protesters while announcing their boycott of the Iranian presidential election.

Protesters gather at night in the Sattarkhan and Aryashahr (Sadeghieh) neighborhoods of Tehran, chanting slogans against the leadership and supporting the Pahlavi dynasty while tear gas is deployed.

Portrait of Ehsan Darbalayi (also known as Nariman Khajoyizadeh), a Bakhtiari citizen killed by two gunshots to the abdomen in the Zeinabieh area on January 8, 2026.

The body of Saeed Eskandari, who was reportedly killed by live ammunition at Tehranpars Third Square in Tehran on January 8 or 9, 2026.

A video clip showing Ghazaleh Chalabi, a victim of the Iranian protests, smiling while hiking in a foggy mountainous landscape.

A black and white portrait of 19-year-old Soheil Sadeghi, who was reportedly killed by security forces after being beaten with batons in January 2026.

Arvin Vafaei, 17, was killed by security forces on January 8 in the Piroozi neighborhood of Tehran.

A portrait of Reyhaneh Yousefi, a 28-year-old theater actress reportedly killed by direct gunfire from security forces in Tehran's Nazi Abad neighborhood on January 9, 2026.

Iranians gathered at the Iranian Consulate in Madrid on January 13, 2026, to lower the Islamic Republic flag and replace it with the Lion and Sun flag in support of protests.

A large crowd of protesters gathers in the Tehranser neighborhood of Tehran at night, with multiple fires burning in the street.

Memorial poster for Saeed Shiasi, a barber from Isfahan who was killed by Basij forces in his shop on January 26, 2026, due to his protest activities.

A large crowd of patriotic Iranians gathered in Sydney's Hyde Park on February 14 to protest against the Islamic Republic and support the revolutionary movement.

A portrait of Hamidreza Honarvar, who was killed by direct gunfire from Islamic Republic agents in Golshahr, Karaj, on January 8, 2026.

Alireza Nouri, a resident of Qazvin, was killed on January 9, 2026, after being shot eight times by Islamic Republic security forces.

Memorial poster for Mehdi Fakhari, who was killed by security forces on January 9, 2026, in Mobarakeh, Isfahan province.

A portrait of Parsa Aslani, a 21-year-old from Moshiriyeh, Tehran, who was reportedly killed after being shot in the head by Islamic Republic forces on January 8, 2026.

Memorial poster for Mehdi Shafiei and his son Mani Shafiei, who were both killed by direct gunfire during protests in Eslamshahr on January 9, 2026.

Memorial portrait of Borhan Karami from Kamyaran, identifying his martyrdom date as November 16, 2022.

A crowd gathers outside the Kahrizak Forensic Medicine office in Tehran on January 10, 2026, where reports indicate thousands of bodies were being processed and loaded into containers.

Memorial frames for 24-year-old Mehdi Sepehran, who was reportedly shot on January 8, 2026 (18 Dey 1404) in Aryashahr, Tehran, and later killed in the hospital.

Portrait of 16-year-old Amirhossein Ghardashi, who was shot and killed on January 9, 2026, in Mashhad.

On Friday, January 16, 2026, British police arrested several protesters during a demonstration by Iranians outside the Embassy of the Islamic Republic in London.

A large crowd of protesters marches through a street at night during a protest gathering in Malard on December 29, 2025.

A screenshot of a Telegram chat reporting that a crime was committed in Borujerd on Thursday and sharing information about one of the victims killed on January 8.

31-year-old Alireza Mousavi-Noor was shot and killed by government agents in Baharestan, Isfahan, on January 9, 2026.

A nighttime street scene on Valiasr Street in the Amir Bahador neighborhood of Tehran showing fires and people gathered during protests on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Memorial poster for Amir Abbas Bahmani, a 24-year-old IT student killed on January 9, 2026, in Shahr-e Rey by security forces during the revolutionary wave.

A portrait of Amir Hossein Kermani, identified as a son of Iran who sacrificed his life for the homeland.

A portrait of Alireza Kharbour, a 20-year-old weightlifter who was reportedly killed by security forces in Dizicheh, Isfahan, on January 8, 2026.

A memorial announcement for Mohsen Shojaei Borjouei, who died on March 9, 2023, after falling into a coma due to torture following his arrest at a protest victim's memorial in Isfahan.

Portrait of Babak Kharbo, a 33-year-old father of three who was arrested in Isfahan and faces the death penalty following a forced confession under torture.

A memorial ceremony held at the gravesite of Moslem Houshangi, a protester killed in Semirom on November 16, 2022, during the Woman Life Freedom uprising.

Portrait of Akbar Fakhri, 43, who was shot and killed by government agents on January 8, 2026, in Mahdasht, Karaj.

Portrait of Arshia Hozoori, 25, who was killed on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Tehran.

A portrait of Salehe Akbari, identified in the caption as a 'child of Iran' and a 'martyr for the homeland'.

A portrait of Masoumeh Ebrahimi Tazehabadi, described as a child of Iran and a sacrifice for the homeland.

Child of Iran and eternal sacrifice for the homeland, Faranak Zarei, pictured in a photo with a child.

Low-quality footage shows protesters on a road in Jarrahi, Mahshahr, during the November 2019 protests known as the Jarrahi Massacre.

Portraits of Mohammad Mehdi Karami and Kian (Mohammad) Hosseini on the second anniversary of their execution by the Islamic Republic following the 2022 protests in Karaj.

21-year-old Milan Haghighi, who was killed by government forces on September 22, 2022, in Oshnavieh during the nationwide protests.

Portrait of 23-year-old Hossein Soleihavi from Mahshahr, who was reportedly killed by a direct gunshot to the heart on January 7, 2026, during the state crackdown.

Emad Amirpour, who had been married for only one month, was killed by direct gunfire from Islamic Republic agents in Tehran on January 8, 2026.

A portrait of 27-year-old Mohammad Amin Allahgholi, a victim of the November 2019 protests, posing on a beach with a victory sign.

A portrait of Amir Reza Movahedi, born in 2002, who was reportedly killed by Basij forces' gunfire to his head and neck in Shahrak-e Valiasr, Tehran, on January 9, 2026.

Blurred footage shows a crowd of protesters in Nahavand chanting for the return of the Pahlavi family during the Lion and Sun revolution.

Portrait of Ali Jafari, a 31-year-old father of two who was shot and killed by security forces during protests in Sayin Qaleh, Abhar, on January 9, 2026.

Mohammad Deh Pahlavan, a medical assistant, was executed on August 7, 1980, on charges of involvement in the Nojeh uprising following the 1979 revolution.

A large crowd gathers in Fuladshahr for the funeral ceremony of Dariush Ansari Bakhtiarvand, a 37-year-old protester killed by security forces.

Sarina Saedi is seen blowing out her 16th birthday candles in her final birthday video before being killed by security forces in Sanandaj during the Woman Life Freedom protests.

A memorial portrait of Ghazal Janqorban, a 15-year-old from Isfahan identified as a martyr of the homeland on January 9, 2026.

Portrait of Mohammad Shahpuri, who was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in Isfahan by security forces.

A screenshot of text messages describing security forces shooting at protesters from the Maali Abad police station in Shiraz on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Nighttime footage shows a crowd gathered in Aryashahr (Sadeghiyeh), Tehran, on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

A portrait of Rahele Nabati, described as a child of Iran and a martyr for the country, holding a birthday cake with lit candles.

Security forces lined up against protesters in Kermanshah on the evening of Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Mehran Samak, a 27-year-old man killed by security forces in Anzali, is seen driving in a vehicle at night in footage recorded shortly before his death.

Omid Norouzi, a 35-year-old man, was killed by direct fire from security forces in Rasht on January 8.

The grave and memorial portrait of Arman Emadi, a 28-year-old law graduate and French teacher from Marvdasht who was killed after being shot during protests on November 15, 2022.

A collage of three photographs of Yalda Aghafazli, a 19-year-old artist who died shortly after being released from Qarchak Prison following her arrest during the Woman Life Freedom protests.

A portrait of 35-year-old Masoud Fagihzadeh, who was killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic forces on January 9, 2026, on Khaghani Street in Isfahan.

Ramtin Keshavarz, a 31-year-old man, was shot and killed by security forces in Kelachay, Rudsar County, Gilan, on January 8, 2026.

The tombstones of Komeil Jamshidi, who died on January 8, 2026, and Sina Alizadegan are shown buried side by side.

A birthday memorial celebration for protest victim Reza Shahparnia held at his grave in Kermanshah during Nowruz.

A portrait of 15-year-old Masih Bigdeli, reported to have been killed on January 9, 2026, in Isfahan during the national revolutionary movement.

A portrait of Ahmad Basti, a 42-year-old father of two from Chaboksar, Gilan, who died on January 18, 2026, after being shot by a sniper from a mosque minaret during the national revolution.

A middle-aged woman stands alone on a street in Mashhad on January 1, 2026, chanting slogans and encouraging people to join the protests.

Hadi (Ashkan) Osanloo, a 33-year-old animal lover and only child, was killed on January 9, 2026, during protests on Piroozi Street in Tehran after being shot with a shotgun and attacked with a cutter by security forces.

Azimeh and Ahmad Hassanzadeh, parents of Mohammad Hassanzadeh, holding flowers and a portrait next to a memorial banner for their son who was killed in the 2022 protests.

A woman identified as a seeking-justice mother holds a sign supporting farmers in front of memorial portraits of Farhad Mojaddam, killed in Malard during the November 2019 protests.

Portrait of Ahmad Ebadi Kamand, a 45-year-old father from Sabzevar who was shot and killed by Islamic Republic agents in the Moshiriyeh neighborhood of Tehran on January 8, 2026.

Elham Toghyani, a 44-year-old mother of two, is shown celebrating behind a birthday cake in a memorial video after being killed by security forces in Zarrinshahr, Isfahan.

Portrait of Taha Houshyar, a 12-year-old child born in 2013 who was reportedly shot in the face with live ammunition in Bumehen, Tehran, on January 8, 2026.

A motorcycle belonging to a Basij member is set on fire and he is beaten by protesters on Palestine Street in Mashhad.

Progressive and freedom-seeking women gather at the grave of Behnam Layeghpour in Rasht to honor his memory on December 14, 2023.

A portrait of Mostafa Safian, 40, from Shahreza, Isfahan, who was reportedly killed by gunfire during a public gathering on January 8, 2026.

Sepehr Esmaeili, a 22-year-old from Qazvin, was shot and killed by security forces on November 15, 2022, in Kiashahr during the Woman Life Freedom protests.

A vintage black and white photograph of Hamid Hajizadeh, a victim of the chain murders of Iran, shared in observance of Writer's Day.

Portrait of Danial Maranki, who was killed after being hit by direct gunfire in the Haft Houz neighborhood of Tehran during the national revolution.

Iranians gathered in front of the Iranian Consulate in Madrid lowered the Islamic Republic flag and replaced it with the Lion and Sun flag on January 13, 2026.

A black and white portrait of teacher and poet Hamid Hajizadeh, a victim of the 1998 Chain Murders, shared as a memorial on Teacher's Day which coincides with his birthday.

A video shows multiple bodies of people killed during the January 2026 protests inside a morgue in Mashhad.

Mohammad Abbasi, a 55-year-old protester arrested during the January 2026 nationwide protests, was executed by the Islamic Republic on May 13, 2026.

Mohsen Mohammadi, a 37-year-old electrician from Mazandaran, was killed by direct gunfire from government forces in Qaemshahr during the 2022 nationwide protests.

Journalist Farnoosh Faraji reports on security forces raiding a Tehran hospital on January 8 and 9, 2026, where they shot injured people and left bodies in the laundry room.

A person holds a yellow shotgun shell casing following protests and anti-government chants in Tohid Square, Qom, on January 2, 2026.

Mohammad Fallah was killed by government forces in Amol on September 21, 2022, during the nationwide protests.

A group of students at a university in Tehran join hands in a gesture of solidarity during a protest on February 24, 2026.

A crowd gathers for nighttime protests in the Sarasiab neighborhood of Malard, Tehran Province, on December 29, 2025.

A memorial graphic of Mohammad Arabi, a 19-year-old from Tehran who was killed by security forces during the November 2019 protests in Shahriar.

A portrait of 19-year-old Saghar Gholami, who the caption identifies as a detainee facing a death sentence in connection with Iranian protests.

A memorial display featuring photographs of Mohaddeseh Shahbazi, whose family is quoted saying she wants followers of her path rather than noise.

People gather and walk in the streets of Mashhad at night with 'Javid Shah' graffiti visible on a structure.

Portrait of Mohammad Reza Meskin-Navaz, a 34-year-old carpenter who was reportedly killed by security forces in Tehran's Haft-Hoz area in January 2026.

Memorial portrait of Rasool Zarei, who was killed on January 8, 2026 (18 Dey 1404), in Karaj by security forces.