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Artin Khajavi-nia
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Artin Khajavi-nia

آرتین خواجوی‌نیا

Age
16
Sex
male
Date of death
8 January 2026
Place of death
Shahr-e Qods, Tehran (+14 more)
Hometown
Shahr-e Qods (Qaleh Hasan Khan)
Event
Lion & Sun Revolution (+1 more)
Profession
student (computer science)
Cause of death
shot by security forces with live ammunition to the head

Biography

Artin Khajavi-nia, a 16-year-old computer science student from Shahr-e Qods (Qaleh Hasan Khan), was killed on January 8, 2026, during nationwide protests in Shahr-e Qods, Tehran. He sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head from live ammunition fired by security forces. Artin is widely remembered as a "little hero" and a "patriot" who died for freedom.

آرتین خواجوی‌نیا، دانش‌آموز ۱۶ ساله رشته کامپیوتر اهل شهر قدس (قلعه حسن‌خان)، در تاریخ ۱۸ دی ۱۴۰۴ در جریان اعتراضات سراسری در شهر قدس تهران کشته شد. او بر اثر اصابت گلوله جنگی به سر که توسط نیروهای امنیتی شلیک شده بود، جان باخت. آرتین به عنوان «پهلوان کوچک» و «نوجوان میهن‌پرست» که جان خود را فدای آزادی کرد، گرامی داشته می‌شود.

Archive — 8 items

Memorial portrait of Artin Khajavinia, who was killed on January 8, 2026, in Qaleh Hasan Khan, Tehran, during the January 2026 Lion and Sun revolution.

Memorial portrait of Artin Khajavinia, who was killed on January 8, 2026, in Qaleh Hasan Khan, Tehran, during the January 2026 Lion and Sun revolution.

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Qaleh Hasan Khan, Tehran, Iran 8 Jan 2026
A memorial ceremony for Artin Khajaviniah, a 16-year-old student from Shahr-e Qods killed by security forces during the Lion and Sun revolution in January 2026. VIDEO

A memorial ceremony for Artin Khajaviniah, a 16-year-old student from Shahr-e Qods killed by security forces during the Lion and Sun revolution in January 2026.

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Shahr-e Qods, Tehran 8 Jan 2026
Artin Khajavi-nia, a 16-year-old killed in Tehran on January 8, is honored at his grave decorated with flowers and balloons. VIDEO

Artin Khajavi-nia, a 16-year-old killed in Tehran on January 8, is honored at his grave decorated with flowers and balloons.

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Ghaleh Hasan Khan, Tehran 2026-01
A memorial portrait of 16-year-old Artin Khajavi-nia, who was killed in Shahr-e Qods, Tehran, during the nationwide protests.

A memorial portrait of 16-year-old Artin Khajavi-nia, who was killed in Shahr-e Qods, Tehran, during the nationwide protests.

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Shahr-e Qods, Tehran 2026-01
A woman holds up a portrait of Artin Khajavi while grieving at a memorial ceremony marking the 100th day since his death.

A woman holds up a portrait of Artin Khajavi while grieving at a memorial ceremony marking the 100th day since his death.

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Iran 8 Jan 2026
Portrait of Artin Khajavinia, a 16-year-old youth who was killed after being shot in the head with live ammunition on January 8 (18 Dey) in Tehran.

Portrait of Artin Khajavinia, a 16-year-old youth who was killed after being shot in the head with live ammunition on January 8 (18 Dey) in Tehran.

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Tehran, Iran 8 Jan 2026
A memorial portrait of Artin Khajovinia, the 16-year-old 'little hero' from Shahr-e Quds, who was killed on January 8, 2026, when the cry for freedom resounded in the streets during the Lion and Sun revolution. VIDEO

A memorial portrait of Artin Khajovinia, the 16-year-old 'little hero' from Shahr-e Quds, who was killed on January 8, 2026, when the cry for freedom resounded in the streets during the Lion and Sun revolution.

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Shahr-e Quds, Tehran Province, Iran 2026-01
A memorial for Artin Khajavi-Nia, a 16-year-old killed on the 18th of Dey in Qaleh Hasan Khan, Tehran, by direct fire from Islamic Republic forces, with his family present at his grave at the moment of the New Year. VIDEO

A memorial for Artin Khajavi-Nia, a 16-year-old killed on the 18th of Dey in Qaleh Hasan Khan, Tehran, by direct fire from Islamic Republic forces, with his family present at his grave at the moment of the New Year.

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Qaleh Hasan Khan, Tehran 2026-01