Hossein Kouhestani
حسین کوهستانی
- Sex
- male
- Date of death
- 8 January 2026
- Place of death
- Mashhad (+2 more)
- Hometown
- Mashhad
- Event
- Lion and Sun National Revolution (+1 more)
- Profession
- glass cutter and businessman
- Cause of death
- shot by security forces
Biography
Hossein Kouhestani was killed on January 8, 2026, in Mashhad, shot by security forces during protests. Described as a martyr for freedom and a symbol of honor and courage, he was known for his audacity. From the lineage of Kermanj brave men, he held various professions, including glass cutting and business, and was a pillar of support and source of pride for his community.
حسین کوهستانی در تاریخ ۱۸ دی ۱۴۰۴ در مشهد با شلیک ماموران جمهوری اسلامی کشته شد. او که شهید راه آزادی نامیده میشود، نمادی از شرف و جسارت بود. از تبار دلاورمردان کرمانج، او در مشاغل مختلفی از شیشهبری تا بنگاهداری فعالیت داشت و تکیهگاه مردم و مایه افتخار محلهاش به شمار میرفت.
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Portrait of Hossein Kouhestani from Mashhad, who was reportedly killed by security forces' gunfire on January 8, 2026.
Memorial portrait of Hossein Kohestani, who was killed on January 8, 2026, in Mashhad during the Lion and Sun revolutionary protests.