Mohsen dreamed of a free and developed Iran where technology and knowledge would serve society's progress. He wanted to use his computer science expertise to help modernize and digitalize the country. He aspired to live in an Iran where young people could express their opinions without fear and participate in building a better future.
Mohsen Rouholamini was a 25-year-old graduate student in computer science from a prominent conservative family. His father, Abdolhossein Rouholamini, was a senior advisor to former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee. Despite his conservative family background, Mohsen believed in peaceful reform and joined the post-election protests. After his arrest and transfer to Kahrizak, he endured two weeks of severe torture before dying in hospital. His death became a turning point, as his father's influence brought unprecedented attention to the detention center atrocities.
His suffering exposed the horrors of Kahrizak to the world
Mohsen's death exposed the horrors of Kahrizak detention center to the Iranian public and international community. His father's campaign for justice led to the facility's closure and prosecution of some officials. The case showed that regime violence extended even to children of regime insiders, creating deep rifts within the establishment.
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”
Their Path Continues
The memory of our eternal names lives in our hearts and will continue until Iran is free
Woman, Life, Freedom