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Mehdi Zarei
جاویدنام · Javidnam

Mehdi Zarei

مهدی زارعی

Age
22 (+1 more)
Sex
male
Date of death
8 January 2026
Place of death
Narmak, Tehran (+5 more)
Hometown
Tehran
Event
Lion & Sun Revolution (+1 more)
Profession
mechanic
Cause of death
shot by Islamic Republic agents

Biography

Mehdi Zarei, a 22-year-old mechanic, was killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran. He was reportedly shot directly in the chest or heart by Islamic Republic agents while carrying a Derafsh Kaviani flag. His death is commemorated as part of the Javidnam memorial records.

مهدی زارعی، مکانیک ۲۲ ساله، در تاریخ ۱۸ دی ۱۴۰۴ در محله نارمک تهران کشته شد. گزارش شده است که او با شلیک مستقیم ماموران جمهوری اسلامی به سینه یا قلبش جان باخت، در حالی که درفش کاویانی به همراه داشت. یادبود او به عنوان یکی از جاویدنامان ثبت شده است.

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21-year-old Mehdi Zarei was killed by a direct shot to the chest by Islamic Republic agents in Narmak, Tehran, on January 8, 2026.

21-year-old Mehdi Zarei was killed by a direct shot to the chest by Islamic Republic agents in Narmak, Tehran, on January 8, 2026.

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Narmak, Tehran 8 Jan 2026
A memorial poster for 21-year-old Mehdi Zarei, who was killed by Islamic Republic agents in Narmak, Tehran, on January 8, 2026.

A memorial poster for 21-year-old Mehdi Zarei, who was killed by Islamic Republic agents in Narmak, Tehran, on January 8, 2026.

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Narmak, Tehran 8 Jan 2026
The lifeless body of 22-year-old Mehdi Zarei, who was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran.

The lifeless body of 22-year-old Mehdi Zarei, who was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran.

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Narmak, Tehran 8 Jan 2026
Portrait of 22-year-old Mehdi Zarei, who was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran while carrying the Derafsh Kaviani flag.

Portrait of 22-year-old Mehdi Zarei, who was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran while carrying the Derafsh Kaviani flag.

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Narmak, Tehran 8 Jan 2026
The lifeless body of 22-year-old Mehdi Zarei, who was reportedly killed in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran on January 8, 2026, while carrying a Derafsh Kaviani flag. VIDEO

The lifeless body of 22-year-old Mehdi Zarei, who was reportedly killed in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran on January 8, 2026, while carrying a Derafsh Kaviani flag.

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Narmak, Tehran 8 Jan 2026
The lifeless body of 22-year-old Mehdi Zarei, who was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran while carrying the Derafsh Kaviani flag.

The lifeless body of 22-year-old Mehdi Zarei, who was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran while carrying the Derafsh Kaviani flag.

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Narmak, Tehran, Iran 8 Jan 2026
Mehdi Zarei, a 22-year-old man who reportedly carried the Derafsh Kaviani flag, was killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran.

Mehdi Zarei, a 22-year-old man who reportedly carried the Derafsh Kaviani flag, was killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran.

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Narmak, Tehran, Iran 8 Jan 2026
Mehdi Zarei, a 22-year-old mechanic seen in this video, was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran. VIDEO

Mehdi Zarei, a 22-year-old mechanic seen in this video, was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran.

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Narmak, Tehran 8 Jan 2026
Mehdi Zarei, a 22-year-old youth who carried a Derafsh Kaviani flag, was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran. VIDEO

Mehdi Zarei, a 22-year-old youth who carried a Derafsh Kaviani flag, was reportedly killed on January 8, 2026, in the Narmak neighborhood of Tehran.

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Narmak, Tehran 8 Jan 2026
Memorial portrait of Mehdi Zarei, a 22-year-old from Tehran, listed as a Javidnam memorial subject.

Memorial portrait of Mehdi Zarei, a 22-year-old from Tehran, listed as a Javidnam memorial subject.

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Tehran, Iran
A memorial portrait of Mehdi Zarei, 22, who was killed by a direct bullet to the heart in Tehran on January 8, 2026, during the Lion and Sun revolution.

A memorial portrait of Mehdi Zarei, 22, who was killed by a direct bullet to the heart in Tehran on January 8, 2026, during the Lion and Sun revolution.

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Tehran 8 Jan 2026