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Mehrdad Esmailpour
جاویدنام · Javidnam

Mehrdad Esmailpour

مهرداد اسماعیل‌پور

Age
32
Sex
male
Date of death
8 January 2026
Place of death
Astaneh Ashrafiyeh, Gilan Province (+7 more)
Hometown
Islamic Republic agents in Astana Ashrafiyeh
Event
Lion and Sun revolution
Cause of death
killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents

Biography

Mehrdad Esmailpour, a 32-year-old married patriot, was killed on January 8, 2026, in Astaneh Ashrafiyeh, Gilan Province. He died by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents during the protest movements.

جاویدنام مهرداد اسماعیل‌پور، مردی ۳۲ ساله و متاهل، در تاریخ ۱۸ دی‌ماه ۱۴۰۴ در آستانه اشرفیه، استان گیلان، کشته شد. او یک میهن‌پرست بود که در جریان جنبش‌های اعتراضی با شلیک مستقیم ماموران جمهوری اسلامی جان باخت.

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A black and white portrait shows Mehrdad Esmailpour, 32, who was killed on January 8, 2026, by direct shooting from Islamic Republic agents in Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh.

A black and white portrait shows Mehrdad Esmailpour, 32, who was killed on January 8, 2026, by direct shooting from Islamic Republic agents in Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh.

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Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh 8 Jan 2026
Javidnam Mehrdad Esmaeilpour, 32, who was killed by direct shooting by Islamic Republic agents in Astaneh-e Ashrafiyeh on January 8, 2026, is shown in a portrait photo.

Javidnam Mehrdad Esmaeilpour, 32, who was killed by direct shooting by Islamic Republic agents in Astaneh-e Ashrafiyeh on January 8, 2026, is shown in a portrait photo.

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Astaneh-e Ashrafiyeh, Gilan Province, Iran 8 Jan 2026
Mehrdad Esmaeilpour, 32 years old, was killed on January 8, 2026, by direct shooting from Islamic Republic agents in Astaneh Ashrafiyeh.

Mehrdad Esmaeilpour, 32 years old, was killed on January 8, 2026, by direct shooting from Islamic Republic agents in Astaneh Ashrafiyeh.

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Astaneh Ashrafiyeh 8 Jan 2026
A portrait of Mehrdad Esmaeilpour, identified as a 32-year-old Javidnam who was killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents on Dey 18, 1404 (January 8, 2026) in Astaneh Ashrafiyeh.

A portrait of Mehrdad Esmaeilpour, identified as a 32-year-old Javidnam who was killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents on Dey 18, 1404 (January 8, 2026) in Astaneh Ashrafiyeh.

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Astaneh Ashrafiyeh 8 Jan 2026
Portrait of 32-year-old Mehrdad Esmailpour, who was reportedly killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents in Astaneh Ashrafiyeh on January 8.

Portrait of 32-year-old Mehrdad Esmailpour, who was reportedly killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic agents in Astaneh Ashrafiyeh on January 8.

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Astaneh Ashrafiyeh, Gilan, Iran 8 Jan 2023
A memorial portrait of Mehrdad Esmailpour, who was killed on January 8, 2026, in Astaneh Ashrafiyeh, Gilan, placed on a grave covered with flowers.

A memorial portrait of Mehrdad Esmailpour, who was killed on January 8, 2026, in Astaneh Ashrafiyeh, Gilan, placed on a grave covered with flowers.

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Astaneh Ashrafiyeh, Gilan, Iran 8 Jan 2026
A memorial portrait of Mehrdad Esmaeilpour, a 32-year-old married patriot, who was killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic terrorists on January 8, 2026, in Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, Gilan province. VIDEO

A memorial portrait of Mehrdad Esmaeilpour, a 32-year-old married patriot, who was killed by direct fire from Islamic Republic terrorists on January 8, 2026, in Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, Gilan province.

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Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, Gilan Province 2026-01