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Behnam Darvishi
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Behnam Darvishi

بهنام درویشی

Age
33 (+1 more)
Sex
male
Date of death
8 January 2026
Place of death
Tehran (+5 more)
Hometown
Nahavand
Event
Lion & Sun Revolution (+1 more)
Profession
Restaurant owner
Cause of death
shot by security forces

Biography

Behnam Darvishi was a 33-year-old owner of the 'Dood Burger' restaurant in Tehran and originally from Nahavand. He was killed on January 8, 2026, after being shot in the side by security forces in the Tehranpars neighborhood during nationwide protests. His final message to his mother, 'Tell my mother she no longer has a son,' became a poignant symbol of his sacrifice.

بهنام درویشی، ۳۳ ساله و اهل نهاوند، صاحب رستوران «دود برگر» در تهران بود که در تاریخ ۱۸ دی ۱۴۰۴ در منطقه تهرانپارس هدف شلیک مستقیم نیروهای سرکوبگر قرار گرفت و جان باخت. او پیش از کشته شدن در پیامی به مادرش گفته بود: «به مادرم بگویید دیگر پسر ندارد». پیکر او چند روز پس از اصابت گلوله به خانواده تحویل داده شد و مراسم چهلم او با حضور گسترده مردم در کنار یادبود دوستش، پویا وکیلی، برگزار گردید.

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Behnam Darvish, a 33-year-old restaurant owner, was killed by security forces in the Tehranpars neighborhood of Tehran on January 8, 2026.

Behnam Darvish, a 33-year-old restaurant owner, was killed by security forces in the Tehranpars neighborhood of Tehran on January 8, 2026.

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Tehranpars, Tehran 8 Jan 2026
A memorial image for Behnam Darvish, a 33-year-old restaurant owner who was killed by security forces in Tehranpars on January 8, 2026, showing his final post on Threads which featured a painting of the Pahlavi family.

A memorial image for Behnam Darvish, a 33-year-old restaurant owner who was killed by security forces in Tehranpars on January 8, 2026, showing his final post on Threads which featured a painting of the Pahlavi family.

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Tehranpars, Tehran 8 Jan 2026
The lifeless body of 32-year-old Behnam Darvishi, who was killed in Tehran, is shown lying in a shroud or body bag with visible facial injuries.

The lifeless body of 32-year-old Behnam Darvishi, who was killed in Tehran, is shown lying in a shroud or body bag with visible facial injuries.

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Tehran, Iran 9 Jan 2026
A photograph of Behnam Darvishi, a 32-year-old man from Nahavand who was killed in Tehran during the 2026 protests, shown here posing in a restaurant.

A photograph of Behnam Darvishi, a 32-year-old man from Nahavand who was killed in Tehran during the 2026 protests, shown here posing in a restaurant.

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Tehran 9 Jan 2026
A black and white photograph of Behnam Darvishi and Pouya Vakili hugging and laughing, published for their 40th-day memorial after they were killed in Tehran and Nahavand.

A black and white photograph of Behnam Darvishi and Pouya Vakili hugging and laughing, published for their 40th-day memorial after they were killed in Tehran and Nahavand.

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Nahavand, Iran 9 Jan 2026
Participants hold up memorial posters of Behnam Darvishi and Pouya Vakili, two friends killed during protests, during their 40th-day memorial ceremony.

Participants hold up memorial posters of Behnam Darvishi and Pouya Vakili, two friends killed during protests, during their 40th-day memorial ceremony.

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Nahavand 9 Jan 2026
A memorial video showing photos and the deceased body of 32-year-old Behnam Darvishi, who was reportedly killed by a gunshot to the head in Tehran on January 9, 2026, during the Lion and Sun revolution. VIDEO

A memorial video showing photos and the deceased body of 32-year-old Behnam Darvishi, who was reportedly killed by a gunshot to the head in Tehran on January 9, 2026, during the Lion and Sun revolution.

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Tehran, Iran 9 Jan 2026
A large crowd gathers for the 40th-day memorial of Behnam Darvishi and Pouya Vakili, with a woman on someone's shoulders holding a portrait and making a peace sign. VIDEO

A large crowd gathers for the 40th-day memorial of Behnam Darvishi and Pouya Vakili, with a woman on someone's shoulders holding a portrait and making a peace sign.

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Nahavand, Iran 9 Jan 2026
A large crowd gathers in Nahavand for the 40th-day memorial ceremony of Behnam Darvishi and Pouya Vakili, who were killed during the Lion and Sun revolution. VIDEO

A large crowd gathers in Nahavand for the 40th-day memorial ceremony of Behnam Darvishi and Pouya Vakili, who were killed during the Lion and Sun revolution.

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Nahavand, Hamadan Province, Iran 9 Jan 2026
A large crowd gathers for the 40th-day memorial ceremony of Behnam Darvishi and Pouya Vakili, two friends killed during the protests in Tehran and Nahavand. VIDEO

A large crowd gathers for the 40th-day memorial ceremony of Behnam Darvishi and Pouya Vakili, two friends killed during the protests in Tehran and Nahavand.

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Nahavand, Iran 9 Jan 2026
The grave of 32-year-old Behnam Darvishi, who was killed in Tehran, is shown decorated with flowers and a portrait for a memorial service.

The grave of 32-year-old Behnam Darvishi, who was killed in Tehran, is shown decorated with flowers and a portrait for a memorial service.

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Nahavand 9 Jan 2026
A memorial portrait of Behnam Darvishi, 33, from Tehran, who was killed during the nationwide protests.

A memorial portrait of Behnam Darvishi, 33, from Tehran, who was killed during the nationwide protests.

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Tehran, Iran
A memorial portrait of 32-year-old Behnam Darvishi, who died after being shot by a war bullet during the January 2026 protests in Tehran.

A memorial portrait of 32-year-old Behnam Darvishi, who died after being shot by a war bullet during the January 2026 protests in Tehran.

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Tehran, Iran 8 Jan 2026