Autoritäre Quelle der ewigen Namen der Freiheit des Iran
Aufzeichnung und Bewahrung der Namen und Geschichten aller, die seit 1979 ihr Leben für die Freiheit des Iran gaben
Dank und Ehrung für die unvergleichlichen Opfer dieser Freiheitshelden, die unseren Weg erhellten
Bereitstellung genauer und zuverlässiger Informationen für Forscher, Journalisten und alle Wahrheitssuchenden
2020-2025
With documentation
147 documented victims
Brother of Morad Bahramian, who was killed during the 2022 protests in Semirom. Mehran was arrested while commemorating his brother's death and executed on false charges. His brother Fazel remains under death sentence.
“Tell my family I died innocent”
A 52-year-old Swedish-Iranian disaster medicine expert and university professor who was arrested in Tehran in April 2016 despite being officially invited by Tehran University. He was subjected to months of torture in solitary confinement and forced to confess to spying for Israel. He was transferred to an unknown location in June 2025, raising fears of imminent execution.
“I am innocent and only wanted to help save lives through disaster medicine”
An Iranian protester who lived in hiding for over two years following the Woman, Life, Freedom protests. During a live Instagram broadcast, security forces raided his hideout in Izeh, southwestern Iran. Despite repeatedly shouting "We surrender" during gunfire, forces continued shooting. His final words were "I have no choice. Goodbye, Iran" before taking his own life during the live stream, witnessed by thousands.
“I have no choice. Goodbye, Iran”
A young man with mental health issues who was executed for allegedly running over a police officer during protests, despite serious doubts about the evidence.
“I am innocent”
Arrested during Woman, Life, Freedom protests and executed alongside Mohammad Ghobadlou after a sham trial without proper legal representation.
“Long live freedom”
A 69-year-old German-Iranian dual citizen and longtime US resident who was kidnapped by Iranian agents from Dubai in 2020. A software engineer and opposition activist, he was tortured for 4 years and forced to confess to crimes he never committed. The regime executed him to intimidate the diaspora and demonstrate their international reach.
“I am innocent of all charges”
A 31-year-old mother who was shot by police while driving with her husband in Noor, Mazandaran province, for allegedly not wearing proper hijab. She was left paralyzed from the waist down. The incident occurred when police attempted to stop their vehicle for a "hijab violation," and when they did not immediately comply, officers opened fire. Her case represents the continuation of violent hijab enforcement even after the Woman, Life, Freedom protests had subsided.
“Why are they shooting at us? We are just driving home”
A 42-year-old journalist and activist who spent years in exile working for Voice of America and human rights organizations. He returned to Iran in 2016 due to homesickness and concern for his mother, was arrested and sentenced to 11 years. Subjected to torture including electroshock therapy 9 times to erase his memories. He committed suicide by jumping from a building after demanding release of 4 political prisoners, stating "No one should be imprisoned for expressing their opinions."
“No one should be imprisoned for expressing their opinions. Protest is the right of every Iranian citizen.”
A 23-year-old who participated in the Woman Life Freedom protests despite suffering from bipolar disorder since age 15. He was under psychiatric supervision and protected by international law prohibiting execution of those with mental disabilities.
“I am not afraid of death, I am afraid of injustice”
A 34-year-old Kurdish protester of Yarsan religious faith from Sahneh, Kermanshah province. He was arrested during November 2022 protests and subjected to torture and unfair trial based on extracted confessions.
“My Kurdish heritage and Yarsan faith are not crimes”
A Kurdish political prisoner who spent 14 years on death row after being arrested in December 2009. He was on hunger strike protesting solitary confinement when executed. One of seven co-defendants systematically executed.
“Fourteen years of my life stolen for seeking justice”
A 43-year-old Sunni Kurdish cleric from Saqqez, Kurdistan Province. Arrested in January 2010 with six co-defendants and spent 14 years on death row. He was on hunger strike protesting his co-defendants' executions when he was executed.
“My faith and my people will outlive this tyranny”
A Kurdish Sunni political prisoner who spent 15 years in detention after being arrested in December 2009. He was tortured to extract confessions and denied fair trial. Fifth of seven co-defendants to be executed systematically.
“I forgive my executioners but history will judge them”
A Kurdish prisoner of conscience from Mahabad who spent over 14 years in detention after arrest in January 2010. He was subjected to torture and denied fair trial. Sixth of seven co-defendants executed in systematic persecution campaign.
“Kurdistan will remember its children”
A 25-year-old Iranian NFT artist and painter who described herself as "a rebel at heart." She was active on Foundation.app and OpenSea, creating digital art and NFTs supporting the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. She was arrested on September 25, 2022, and temporarily released in November. She had obtained a visa to Austria for continuing her studies but was prevented from leaving Iran at the airport due to a travel ban imposed because of her activism. She died under suspicious circumstances in January 2023, with many suspecting regime involvement rather than suicide.
“I remember Khodanur Lejaei this way; free and dancing around a fire that has swallowed and burns his killers!”
A 61-year-old British-Iranian dual citizen and former Deputy Defense Minister under the Shah. After leaving Iran, he was granted British citizenship and lived in exile. When he returned to Iran for business, he was arrested and subjected to 3,500 hours of interrogation, torture with psychedelic drugs, and death threats against his family.
“I will never betray my country or my principles”
A Swedish-Iranian dual citizen and Arab rights activist who was kidnapped by Iranian agents from Turkey in 2020. He was accused of leading the Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahwaz and charged with terrorism for defending Arab minority rights. His execution was part of the regime's systematic oppression of ethnic minorities.
“I fought for the rights of my people”
A 17-year-old high school student and professional Taekwondo athlete who loved Korean culture and was a BTS fan. She suffered a traumatic brain injury on Tehran Metro after an alleged confrontation with hijab enforcers and died after three weeks in a coma. Her case drew international attention as authorities disputed the circumstances of her injury.
“I want to live freely”
An 18-year-old law student and former honorary police officer who resigned to support the Woman, Life, Freedom protests. She posted her resignation on Instagram, saying she would "proudly stand with my people." She died suspiciously six hours after her final post, having previously warned friends about death threats from intelligence forces.
“You are scaring us with death as if we are alive... Forever sacrifice for the future of Iran”
A police sergeant in Kermanshah who refused to use the excuse "I'm just following orders" when it came to protecting women's rights. He said his duty was to protect the security and comfort of the women of his homeland. He supported a woman opposing mandatory hijab laws and faced dismissal, threats, and persecution for his principled stance. The regime eliminated him using fabricated medical causes to hide their assassination of a principled officer who chose conscience over cruelty.
“My duty is to protect the security and comfort of the women of my homeland”
A 22-year-old karate champion and national team member who was arrested after attending the 40th day memorial ceremony for Hadis Najafi. He was subjected to severe physical and mental torture, including sexual threats, and forced to confess. Denied the right to choose his own lawyer and executed alongside Mohammad Hosseini in a rushed trial that violated all legal standards.
“I am innocent, this is all based on lies”
A 39-year-old martial arts coach who volunteered to train teenagers for free. He was arrested while visiting his parents' graves on the same day as Hadis Najafi's 40th memorial ceremony. Under torture including electric shocks, beating with iron rods, and being kicked unconscious, he was forced to confess to charges he denied. He was executed alongside Mohammad Mehdi Karami after a grossly unfair trial.
“My confessions were extracted under torture - I am innocent”
A 16-year-old girl who was attacked by morality police on Tehran metro for not wearing hijab. She fell into a coma after being beaten and died weeks later, another young victim of the regime's war on women.
“I just wanted to ride the metro freely”
A 16-year-old girl who died exactly one year and 42 days after Mahsa Amini, under strikingly similar circumstances. She was beaten by morality police on Tehran metro for not wearing proper hijab, fell into a coma, and died weeks later.
“Just like Mahsa, I wanted to live freely”
A 22-year-old Kurdish woman whose death in police custody after being arrested for "improper hijab" sparked the Woman, Life, Freedom revolution that shook the foundations of the Islamic Republic.
“I just want to go home”
A 16-year-old girl who disappeared during protests. Her last message was a video singing about freedom. Security forces killed her and hid her body, then forced her family to lie about her death.
“I will stay and fight for freedom”
A 16-year-old YouTuber who loved making videos and bringing joy to others. She was beaten to death by security forces during protests in Karaj. The regime forced her family to say she committed suicide.
“Life is beautiful when you are free”
A 23-year-old who was publicly executed in Mashhad after being accused of killing two Basij members during Woman, Life, Freedom protests. His trial was held without proper legal representation and he was executed just 23 days after his arrest. His public execution was intended to intimidate protesters but instead intensified international condemnation of the Iranian regime.
“My only crime was being on the street”
Killed during the Woman, Life, Freedom protests in Semirom. His death became a symbol of resistance in his hometown. His brother Mehran was later executed while commemorating his memory, and their third brother Fazel remains under death sentence.
“Death to the dictator”
A 22-year-old woman who tied her hair up before joining protests, captured in a video that went viral. She was shot six times by security forces and died on the spot.
“I am going to the protests for all of us”
A 23-year-old worker who became the first protester executed in connection with the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. He was arrested on September 25, 2022, accused of blocking a street and injuring a Basij member. After a sham trial without proper legal representation, he was executed on December 8, 2022, just 74 days after his arrest. His execution shocked the world and marked a dark escalation in the regime's crackdown.
“Every drop of innocent blood that is shed brings us closer to freedom”
A 19-year-old civil engineering student and model who was shot dead by security forces on November 17, 2022, near his home in Shahr-e Ziba neighborhood in western Tehran. Despite the regime's initial claim that he was a Basij member, mourners chanted "They killed Hamidreza and claimed him as a Basiji" at his memorial. His death sparked continued protests and his father was later arrested for inviting people to attend his son's birthday memorial.
A 23-year-old hairdresser who worked from home and was recently engaged. Known as Iran's bride, she was shot in the side by security forces on September 21, 2022, while walking home from a dentist appointment along Sattar Khan Street near Azadi Square in Nowshahr. Her death occurred during the early days of nationwide protests following Mahsa Amini's death. The bullet killed her instantly. In August 2023, her parents, sister, and fiancé were all arrested by security forces.
A 32-year-old accountant with banking management education who was fatally shot in the head while filming protests on September 21, 2022, in Amol. Her final words were "Don't be afraid, we are together" before being shot by security forces reportedly from the roof of the governor's building. The moment of her shooting was captured on her phone, and the footage circulated on social media. She died after being in a coma for 5 days. Her parents were threatened by authorities not to "make noise" about her killing.
“Don't be afraid, we are together”
A 32-year-old lawyer and women's rights activist who dedicated her life to defending the oppressed. She used her legal expertise to help those who couldn't defend themselves.
“Justice will prevail for all Iranian women”
A 16-year-old high school student with dreams as bright as her name "Hasti" (existence). She believed in the power of education and wanted to become a doctor to heal her people.
“I want to heal Iran's wounds”
A 27-year-old Baluch activist who fought for the rights of his marginalized community. He believed in equality and justice for all ethnic minorities in Iran.
“Baluchestan will be free”
A 19-year-old university student whose name "Yalda" represents the longest night of the year - a night that leads to longer days. She embodied hope for Iran's future.
“After this dark night, dawn will come”
A 23-year-old civil engineering student who wanted to rebuild Iran's infrastructure. She believed in using science and technology to serve her people.
“Build the Iran of our dreams”
A 17-year-old high school student whose name "Mahan" means "great" and "noble". He lived up to his name with his courage and compassion for others.
“Iran deserves young leaders”
A 17-year-old Baluch teenager whose dreams were as boundless as the desert where he was born. He believed in unity between all Iranian peoples.
“We are all Iranian, we are all free”
An 18-year-old Kurdish teenager whose name "Erfan" means "knowledge" and "wisdom". He embodied the intellectual spirit of Kurdish resistance.
“Kurdistan and Iran will be free together”
A 17-year-old high school student who joined peaceful protests in Mashhad. He was shot with shotgun pellets by security forces while demonstrating for freedom, becoming one of many teenage victims of the regime's brutal crackdown.
“Freedom will come, even if I don't see it”
A 22-year-old woman who became an iconic symbol of defiance when video captured her tying up her hair before joining protests. She was shot six times by security forces, her final act of preparing for protest becoming a symbol of women's resistance.
“I'm going to the protest, maybe I won't come back”
A 62-year-old Kurdish mother who became one of the oldest victims of the Woman Life Freedom movement. She was beaten to death by security forces in Oshnavieh, proving that the regime's violence knew no age limits.
“I march for my daughters and all daughters of Iran”
A 16-year-old high school student who was beaten to death at her school in Ardabil for refusing to sing a pro-regime anthem. Her death inside a place meant for learning shocked the nation and exposed the regime's violence against children.
“I will not sing for tyranny”
A 35-year-old Kurdish women's rights activist who was shot by security forces during protests in Mariwan. She had spent years advocating for women's rights in Kurdistan and died fighting for the freedom she had always championed.
“Jin, Jiyan, Azadi - this is our path”
A 15-year-old boy who became one of the youngest male victims of the Woman Life Freedom movement. He was shot by security forces in Sanandaj while participating in protests, his young life cut short by the regime's bullets.
“We are the future they fear”
An 18-year-old university student who was shot during protests in Ardabil. She had just started her university journey, full of hopes and dreams for her future, when the regime's violence ended her young life.
“University taught me to fight for truth”
A 17-year-old high school student from Mashhad who joined protests believing in his right to freedom of expression. He was shot with shotgun pellets during demonstrations, becoming one of the youngest victims in Khorasan Razavi province.
“Freedom is the right of every young Iranian”
A 22-year-old woman who became an icon of the Woman Life Freedom movement when she was shot 6 times by security forces while tying her hair during protests. Her defiant act of removing her hijab and confronting security forces inspired countless Iranian women.
“We will not be silenced”
A 62-year-old Kurdish mother who became the oldest documented victim of the Woman Life Freedom movement. Despite her age, she courageously joined protests in her hometown of Oshnavieh, believing that freedom was worth fighting for at any age.
“I protest for my daughters and granddaughters”
A 16-year-old high school student who was beaten to death by security forces inside her school in Ardabil. Her murder at school shocked Iran and the world, showing the regime's willingness to kill children even in educational institutions.
“Schools should be safe for students”
A 35-year-old Kurdish women's rights activist from Mariwan who had dedicated her life to fighting for gender equality. She was shot by security forces while participating in protests, becoming a symbol of Kurdish women's resistance.
“Kurdish women will never surrender”
A 15-year-old Kurdish boy who became one of the youngest male victims of the Woman Life Freedom movement. Despite his young age, he courageously joined protests in Sanandaj, believing in freedom and justice for his people.
“Even children deserve freedom”
An 18-year-old university student from Ardabil whose name "Mahsa" linked her symbolically to Mahsa Amini. She was shot by security forces while participating in protests, representing the dreams and aspirations of Iranian university students.
“My name is Mahsa, and I will not be forgotten”
A champion wrestler who participated in 2018 protests. Despite international campaigns to save him and evidence of torture, he was executed. His brothers were also imprisoned.
“If I am executed, know that an innocent person was killed”
A 47-year-old Iranian journalist and opposition media activist who lived in France. He ran the influential Amadnews Telegram channel that exposed regime corruption and supported protesters. He was kidnapped by Iranian agents during a visit to Iraq in 2019 and executed to silence independent media and intimidate the diaspora.
“Truth will eventually prevail over tyranny”
An electrical engineer who was shot in the head during November 2019 protests. His parents have become prominent voices against the regime, regularly visiting his grave despite harassment.
“Tell my parents I love them”
A 14-year-old girl who was shot while watching protests from a distance. She wasn't even participating but became one of the youngest victims of Bloody November.
“Why are they shooting at people?”
A cybersecurity expert and former Defense Ministry consultant who fled Iran in 2018 and exposed regime corruption through his Telegram channel "Jabeh-ye Siah" (The Black Box). Shot dead while walking with a friend in Istanbul's Sisli district by a 13-member assassination team including 7 Iranian nationals. Before his death, he warned on Twitter: "Pray they don't kill me before I do this" referring to his mission to expose corrupt officials.
“God willing, I shall root out these corrupt mafia commanders”
Known as the "Blue Girl" for her beloved Esteghlal (Taj team) football team's blue colors, Sahar Khodayari set herself on fire outside a Tehran courthouse after being arrested for trying to attend a football match. Iranian women have been banned from stadiums since 1979. She had disguised herself as a man to watch her team play but was caught and faced six months in prison. Her tragic death sparked international outrage and highlighted Iran's discriminatory laws against women. FIFA responded by demanding Iran allow women into stadiums.
“I just wanted to watch my team play”
A 16-year-old high school student who showed remarkable courage during the November 2019 protests in Shiraz. Despite his young age, he stood up for his beliefs and participated in peaceful demonstrations calling for economic justice and freedom.
“My courage will inspire other young hearts”
A 17-year-old poet and student who used his words to inspire hope and resistance among his peers. He believed deeply in the power of poetry to change hearts and minds.
“My poems will live on when I am gone”
A 27-year-old engineer who risked his life to help wounded protesters during the violent crackdown in Shiraz. His selfless actions saved several lives before he was fatally shot.
“Help the wounded, save them before me”
A 23-year-old civil engineering student known for his kindness and dedication to his studies. He joined the protests believing in peaceful change and economic justice for all Iranians.
“Justice will come to Iran one day”
An 18-year-old recent high school graduate working hard to support his siblings' education. His sense of responsibility and care for his family was matched only by his desire for freedom and justice.
“Take care of my family when I'm gone”
A 21-year-old petrochemical worker who became one of the youngest victims of the Mahshahr massacre. He worked hard in difficult conditions to support his family while dreaming of a better future for Iran.
“Iran deserves better than this violence”
A 19-year-old art student whose creativity and passion for beauty stood in stark contrast to the violence that ended his life. He was denied medical treatment after being shot, highlighting the regime's cruelty.
“Art will outlive oppression”
A young man arrested during 2017-2018 protests who died in Evin Prison. Authorities claimed suicide, but evidence pointed to death under torture.
A renowned environmentalist and professor who died in Evin Prison. Authorities claimed suicide but refused to release his body or allow an independent autopsy.
Son of IRGC Major General Mohsen Rezaei who defected to the US in 1998, seeking asylum and revealing regime secrets including his father's involvement in terrorist operations. Found dead in Dubai hotel with electric shock marks and suspicious circumstances. Iranian investigators claim he was murdered because of sensitive information he possessed, suggesting elimination by regime forces possibly on his father's orders to silence him permanently.
“At the time we need revolution, we are saying we want reformation, and at the time we had need to reform, we did the revolution”
Son of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi who lived in exile and suffered from depression after losing his father and sister Leila. Found dead in his Boston apartment from a gunshot wound to the head, officially ruled suicide. However, some question the circumstances given the regime's history of targeting royal family members abroad. He was deeply disturbed by Iran's situation and carried the burden of exile trauma like other Pahlavi family members.
“Like millions of young Iranians, I am deeply disturbed by all the ills fallen upon my beloved homeland”
A 25-year-old graduate student from a conservative family whose death from torture exposed the horrors of Kahrizak detention center and led to its closure.
“His suffering exposed the horrors of Kahrizak”
A philosophy student who became the face of the Green Movement. Her death, captured on video, shocked the world and became a symbol of the Iranian people's struggle for freedom.
“I'm burning, I'm burning”
A 19-year-old student who disappeared during protests. His mother searched for him for 26 days before finding his body in the morgue. He had been shot in the heart.
“Mother, I will be back soon”
A 24-year-old songwriter and technology management student at Azad University who also studied acting. He was arrested on July 9th and became the first victim to die at the notorious Kahrizak detention center, dying during transfer to Evin prison.
“I want to go home”
An 18-year-old student arrested near Vali Asr Square on July 9th. He died at Mehr Hospital two days after being transferred from Kahrizak to Evin prison. He was the youngest of the documented Kahrizak victims.
“I did nothing wrong”
A 20-year-old soldier on leave from military service, back in Tehran to celebrate his approaching 22nd birthday. He had voted for Mir Hossein Mousavi and was shot during a demonstration. He was among the first casualties of the Green Movement.
“I voted for change”
Nephew of opposition leader Mir-Hossein Mousavi, killed on Azadi Street during the holy day of Ashura. His death was considered a targeted assassination to send a message to the opposition. His body was taken from the hospital by authorities.
“Where is my vote?”
A 19-year-old protester killed on the same day as Neda Agha-Soltan. His family was forced to pay $3,000 to the authorities to retrieve his body, highlighting the regime's cruelty toward grieving families.
“We want our rights”
A 20-year-old IT student shot near the intersection of Bustan-e Sa'di and Rudaki streets. He was shot three times with one bullet striking an artery. His family had to struggle for three days to get his body back from authorities.
“This is for the future of Iran”
A 17-year-old student killed on Janat Abad Street during the early days of protests. As one of the youngest documented victims, his death highlighted how the regime targeted even children who demanded their rights.
“I want to vote when I turn 18”
A 24-year-old songwriter and technology student who became the first known victim to die at Kahrizak detention center. His music expressed hope for a democratic Iran.
“My songs will live on when tyranny falls”
An 18-year-old student who became the youngest known victim of Kahrizak detention center. His death highlighted the regime's brutality against Iran's youth.
“Tell my mother I died for freedom”
A 20-year-old soldier on leave who joined peaceful protests believing in democratic change. Despite serving in the military, he stood with the people demanding their rights.
“Even soldiers want freedom for Iran”
The 35-year-old nephew of presidential candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi, killed on Ashura in what was widely seen as a targeted assassination to intimidate the opposition.
“They cannot silence our family's voice”
A 19-year-old killed on the same day as Neda Agha-Soltan. His family was forced to pay $3,000 as a "bullet fee" to retrieve his body, adding cruelty to their grief.
“Iran will remember its martyrs”
A 20-year-old IT student shot three times by security forces. His family struggled for three days to retrieve his body from authorities who tried to hide the evidence.
“Technology will free Iran one day”
A 17-year-old high school student, one of the youngest documented victims of the Green Movement. His death represented the regime's willingness to kill children for demanding democracy.
“Even students have rights in a democracy”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. Part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions. Victim of the systematic elimination campaign against political prisoners ordered by Khomeini in summer 1988.
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Female political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions. Women made up over 10% of the victims in this systematic campaign of elimination against political prisoners.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions. Bodies were not returned to families and burial locations remain unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions. Many victims were young students sentenced for non-violent activities.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions. Limited information available due to regime secrecy.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions. Part of the systematic elimination of thousands during the summer of 1988.
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Female political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions. Women comprised over 10% of the victims in this systematic campaign.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions. Many victims were young people sentenced for non-violent political activities.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions. Bodies were not returned to families, adding to the anguish of survivors.
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Female political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions. Young women were particularly targeted in this campaign of terror.
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Female political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
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Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
Political prisoner executed during the 1988 mass executions ordered by Ayatollah Khomeini. He was part of the systematic elimination of thousands of political prisoners across Iran during the summer of 1988. The exact details of his life and political activities remain largely unknown due to the regime's deliberate destruction of records and silencing of witnesses. Like thousands of others, his body was not returned to his family and his burial location remains unknown.
“Unknown”
The last military commander and chief of police of Tehran during the final days of the Pahlavi dynasty. After a sham trial lasting from morning until 7pm, he was taken to the rooftop of Refah School where Khomeini resided. Revolutionary guards first cut off his hand as torture, then executed him by firing squad at midnight. He refused to be blindfolded, stating he wanted to die like a general loyal to his commander-in-chief.
“I want to die like a general loyal to my commander-in-chief”
Prime Minister of Iran for 13 years (1965-1977) under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Known for economic reforms and modernization efforts. After the revolution, he was arrested, subjected to a show trial, and executed by firing squad. His execution was part of the systematic elimination of former government officials by the new regime.
“I have served Iran with honor”
Nephew of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Iranian naval officer who opposed the Islamic Republic from exile. He was assassinated by Iranian agents outside his apartment in Paris in 1979. His murder was part of the regime's international terrorism campaign to eliminate opposition figures abroad.
“Iran will be free again”
Bis der Iran frei ist, lebt ihre Erinnerung in unseren Herzen weiter und der Kampf wird fortgesetzt. Jeder Name erinnert uns daran, dass Freiheit einen Preis hat, und diese Helden bezahlten ihn.
