Mehdi dreamed of finishing high school and studying medicine to help heal people. He wanted to become a doctor who would treat all Iranians regardless of their political beliefs. At just 17, his biggest dream was simply to live in a country where young people could speak freely without fear of death.
Mehdi Karami was only 17 years old when he was killed on June 15, 2009, making him the youngest victim of the Green Movement protests. A high school student from Tehran, Mehdi was killed on Janat Abad Street during the early days of protests following the disputed election. Despite his young age, Mehdi felt compelled to join the peaceful demonstrations, believing that his generation deserved a voice in Iran's future. His death on the streets of Tehran symbolized the regime's willingness to kill even children who dared to dream of freedom.
We are the future - they cannot kill us all
As the youngest victim of the Green Movement, Mehdi's death shocked the conscience of the nation. His youth highlighted the regime's brutality against children and teenagers, spurring many parents to join the protests in outrage. His name became a rallying cry for protecting Iran's youth from state violence.
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 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”
Their Path Continues
The memory of our eternal names lives in our hearts and will continue until Iran is free
Woman, Life, Freedom