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Mehrshad Shafaei

مهرشاد شفائی

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Mehrshad Shafaei, a 21-year-old accounting student from Saveh, was killed on January 8, 2026, in his hometown. He was a student at Azad University and became a casualty during the January 2026 protests, part of the broader Lion and Sun Revolution. Mehrshad was reportedly shot by direct fire from Islamic Republic forces. One source specifically noted he was hit by two military bullets. Another account indicated his death occurred in front of the IRGC building in Saveh. His mother delivered a courageous and poignant speech at his grave at the start of the New Year, commemorating her son who tragically lost his life due to state violence.

مهرشاد شفائی، دانشجوی ۲۱ ساله حسابداری و اهل ساوه بود که در تاریخ ۱۸ دی‌ماه ۱۴۰۴ در زادگاهش جان باخت. او دانشجوی دانشگاه آزاد بود و در جریان اعتراضات دی‌ماه ۱۴۰۴، که بخشی از انقلاب گسترده‌تر شیر و خورشید بود، کشته شد. گزارش‌ها حاکی از آن است که مهرشاد با شلیک مستقیم نیروهای جمهوری اسلامی به قتل رسید. یک منبع به طور خاص اشاره می‌کند که او مورد اصابت دو گلوله جنگی قرار گرفت. گزارشی دیگر محل جان باختن او را در مقابل ساختمان سپاه در ساوه ذکر کرده است. مادرش در لحظه آغاز سال نو، سخنرانی شجاعانه و تأثیرگذاری بر سر مزار فرزندش ایراد کرد و یاد او را که قربانی خشونت حکومتی شده بود، گرامی داشت.

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