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Payam Rokh-bakhsh was a 32-year-old resident of Shiraz who lost his life on January 9, 2026, during the protest movement. He died after being shot in the side and neck by security forces of the Islamic Republic. Payam had a history of involvement in Iranian protest movements, having previously participated in the 2022 protests. During those earlier demonstrations, he was credited with saving the life of a young girl. He is remembered as a "Javidnam" (Eternal Name) for his bravery and sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom.

پیام رخ‌بخش، جوان ۳۲ ساله اهل شیراز، در تاریخ ۱۹ دی ۱۴۰۴ در جریان اعتراضات مردمی جان خود را فدا کرد. او بر اثر شلیک مستقیم مأموران جمهوری اسلامی به پهلو و گردنش جان باخت. پیام پیشینه فعالی در مبارزات آزادی‌خواهانه داشت و پیش از این در اعتراضات سال ۱۴۰۱ نیز شرکت کرده بود؛ گفته می‌شود او در آن دوران با شجاعت جان دختری را نجات داده بود. امروزه از او به عنوان یکی از جاویدنامان راه آزادی یاد می‌شود که جان خود را در راه میهن نثار کرد.