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Iran: Faces of the Victims of the Crackdown - Rubina, Erfan, Mehdi

Published January 13, 2026, 20:07
Iran: Faces of the Victims of the Crackdown - Rubina, Erfan, Mehdi

Iran is experiencing intense protests accompanied by tragic loss of life due to the crackdown. Non-governmental organizations report that hundreds, possibly thousands, of people have been killed by security forces. The article presents the stories of three victims: Rubina Aminian, a 23-year-old fashion designer, Erfan Faraj, an 18-year-old footballer, and Mehdi Zatparvar, a 39-year-old former bodybuilding champion. Rubina was shot in the head while participating in a protest in Tehran. Her family, from Kermanshah, faced difficulties in retrieving her body and were not allowed to organize a funeral. Erfan was also killed by gunfire, and his body was identified among others in a truck carrying corpses. Rebin, a talented footballer, was killed by security forces, and his family has not yet been allowed to take his body. Mehdi, a former champion and coach, was also a victim of the violence. These stories highlight the tragic situation in Iran and the human consequences of the crackdown.