Erfan Kiani
عرفان کیانی
- Sex
- male
- Date of death
- 2026-04
- Place of death
- Isfahan (+1 more)
- Hometown
- Isfahan
- Event
- Execution of Erfan Kiani
- Cause of death
- execution
Biography
Erfan Kiani was an Iranian citizen from Isfahan who was executed in April 2026 following his arrest during protest movements. Prior to his death, he was featured in a state-media broadcast showing a forced confession where he appeared handcuffed and visibly distressed. He is remembered by supporters for his local accent and his sacrifice as a 'son of Iran.'
عرفان کیانی، شهروندی اهل اصفهان بود که در آوریل ۲۰۲۶ (فروردین ۱۴۰۵) توسط حکومت اعدام شد. او پیش از مرگ در ویدئویی از اعترافات اجباری در حالی که دستبند به دست داشت و آثار اضطراب در چهرهاش مشهود بود، در رسانههای حکومتی نمایش داده شد. سوگواران او را با لهجه شیرین اصفهانیاش و به عنوان «جاویدنام» و فرزندی که جانش را فدای میهن کرد به یاد میآورند.
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Erfan Kiani, identified as a victim of state violence, is shown wearing handcuffs in a video still from what is described as a forced confession.
A portrait of Erfan Kiyani, who according to the caption was executed today.
VIDEO
Footage of Erfan Kiani, a victim of state violence, shown in handcuffs during a likely state-media broadcast before his death.