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Mohammad Reza Karami
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Mohammad Reza Karami

محمدرضا کرمی

Age
16 (+1 more)
Sex
male
Date of death
3 January 2026
Place of death
Malekshahi, Ilam Province (+12 more)
Hometown
Qom
Event
Lion & Sun Revolution (+1 more)
Profession
student
Cause of death
shot by security forces

Biography

Mohammadreza Karami was a 16-year-old male killed by security forces in Malekshahi, Ilam Province, on January 3, 2026. His death occurred during the violent suppression of anti-government protests. His burial on January 6, 2026, sparked further demonstrations where mourners chanted slogans against the Islamic Republic.

محمدرضا کرمی، نوجوانی ۱۶ ساله، در تاریخ ۱۳ دی ۱۴۰۴ در ملکشاهی استان ایلام توسط نیروهای امنیتی کشته شد. او در جریان سرکوب خشونت‌بار اعتراضات مردمی جان باخت. مراسم خاکسپاری او در ۱۶ دی ۱۴۰۴ نیز به اعتراضات گسترده مردمی با شعارهایی علیه جمهوری اسلامی دامن زد.

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Protesters in Malekshahi, Ilam, gather for the burial of Mohammad Reza Karami and Fares Aghamohammadi, two victims of the crackdown, on January 6, 2026. VIDEO

Protesters in Malekshahi, Ilam, gather for the burial of Mohammad Reza Karami and Fares Aghamohammadi, two victims of the crackdown, on January 6, 2026.

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Malekshahi, Ilam, Iran 6 Jan 2026
Protesters in Malekshahi, Ilam, gather for the funeral of Mohammadreza Karami and Fares Aghamohammadi on January 6, 2026, chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic. VIDEO

Protesters in Malekshahi, Ilam, gather for the funeral of Mohammadreza Karami and Fares Aghamohammadi on January 6, 2026, chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic.

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Malekshahi, Ilam Province, Iran 6 Jan 2026
A large crowd in Malekshahi, Ilam, gathers for the burial of Mohammad Reza Karami and Fares Aghamohammadi, two protesters killed on January 3, 2026, while chanting slogans against the government. VIDEO

A large crowd in Malekshahi, Ilam, gathers for the burial of Mohammad Reza Karami and Fares Aghamohammadi, two protesters killed on January 3, 2026, while chanting slogans against the government.

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Malekshahi, Ilam Province 6 Jan 2026
Protesters in Malekshahi, Ilam, march and chant against the Islamic Republic during the funeral of Mohammadreza Karami and Fars Aghamohammadi on January 6, 2026. VIDEO

Protesters in Malekshahi, Ilam, march and chant against the Islamic Republic during the funeral of Mohammadreza Karami and Fars Aghamohammadi on January 6, 2026.

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Malekshahi, Ilam 6 Jan 2026
A memorial graphic and footage documenting 16-year-old Mohammad Reza Karami, who was killed by security forces in Malekshahi, Ilam, during the January 2026 protests. VIDEO

A memorial graphic and footage documenting 16-year-old Mohammad Reza Karami, who was killed by security forces in Malekshahi, Ilam, during the January 2026 protests.

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Malekshahi, Ilam, Iran 7 Jan 2026
Memorial portrait of Mohammad Reza Karami, who was killed in Malekshahi, Ilam, on January 6, 2026, during the Lion and Sun revolution.

Memorial portrait of Mohammad Reza Karami, who was killed in Malekshahi, Ilam, on January 6, 2026, during the Lion and Sun revolution.

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Malekshahi, Ilam, Iran 6 Jan 2026
A memorial portrait of Mohammad Reza Karimi, covered with dried flowers, is displayed, with the caption noting his death in Dey 1404 in Fardis, Karaj.

A memorial portrait of Mohammad Reza Karimi, covered with dried flowers, is displayed, with the caption noting his death in Dey 1404 in Fardis, Karaj.

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Fardis, Karaj 2026-01