Fallen Hero Fatemeh (Raha) Tajian

Death Fatemeh (Raha) Tajian 24 years old in Iran Gorgan Palace Square

Written by: Mehrshid

Fatemeh (Raha) Tajian was born and raised in Gorgan—a vibrant young woman full of hope for the future. She exercised regularly, and in her photographs, she can be seen practicing yoga or lifting weights at the gym. Fitness was an integral part of her life, and she constantly encouraged others to embrace it as well; as she once wrote: “Our body is a reflection of our lifestyle.” She pursued her passion for sports through her education and career. In 2020 (1399), she entered the sports science program at Golestan University, and following graduation, worked as a physical therapist and massage therapist at a massage clinic. On the evening of Thursday, January 8, 2026 (18 Dey 1404), during the protests, Raha was shot by government forces near Kakh Square in Gorgan. Shotgun pellets struck her abdomen, and she was rushed to Panj-e Azar Hospital. The damage was so catastrophic that, in an effort to save her life, doctors were forced to remove portions of her internal and reproductive organs. Raha fought for three days to survive her grievous injuries while doctors struggled to save her. For her family, those three days hung agonizingly between the hope of her recovery and the dread of los…

فاطمه تاجیان · رها تاجیان · گرگان · ورزش

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