Reza Azimzadeh
رضا عظیمزاده
- Sex
- male
- Date of death
- 3 January 2026
- Place of death
- Malekshahi, Ilam (+3 more)
- Hometown
- Malekshahi, Ilam
- Event
- Lion and Sun revolution (+1 more)
- Profession
- Athlete
- Cause of death
- shot by security forces
Biography
Reza Azimzadeh was a professional athlete from Malekshahi, Ilam, who was known for sharing his training and performance videos on social media. On January 3, 2026, he joined local protests in his hometown demanding justice and freedom. He was killed by direct fire from security forces during a violent crackdown that reportedly left several other protesters dead and dozens wounded.
رضا عظیمزاده، ورزشکار اهل شهرستان ملکشاهی در استان ایلام بود که ویدئوهای تمرینات حرفهای و حرکات نمایشی خود را در شبکههای اجتماعی منتشر میکرد. او در جریان اعتراضات مردمی روز ۱۳ دی ۱۴۰۴ در ملکشاهی، در کنار مردم ایستاد و هدف شلیک مستقیم نیروهای امنیتی قرار گرفت. در جریان این یورش که منجر به جان باختن و زخمی شدن چندین تن دیگر شد، او جان خود را در راه آزادی از دست داد.
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Reza Azimzadeh, an athlete from Malekshahi, Ilam, was killed by security forces during nationwide protests on January 3, 2026.
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Reza Azimzadeh, a protester killed by direct fire from security forces in Malekshahi, Ilam, appears in athletic footage he previously shared on social media.
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A memorial tribute for Reza Azimzadeh, a young man from Malekshahi who was reportedly killed during protests on January 3, 2026.
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Javidnam Reza Azim Zadeh, a patriotic athlete, was killed on January 3, 2026, by direct fire from Islamic Republic forces in Malekshahi, Ilam province.