Fallen Hero Faisal Yousefipour: The Martyr of Refuge
Death Faisal Yousefi Pour 25 years old in Iran Qeshm
Written by: Nafas
Faisal Yousefi, a 25-year-old shopkeeper from Qeshm and a father of two, is among those who lost their lives in the protests of January 2026 (Dey 1404). On January 8 and 9, 2026 (18 and 19 Dey), Qeshm, like so many other cities across Iran, became the scene of widespread protests. On January 9 (19 Dey), seeing a crowd of protesters fleeing and pleading with local residents for shelter, Faisal unhesitatingly opened the door of his home to them. He first guided a group inside into the courtyard, and then, determined to save others, opened the door once more so that more people might find refuge. It was at that precise moment that he was targeted with direct live fire; according to reports, his body was struck by eleven bullets. It is said that Faisal drew his last breath right before the eyes of his mother and father. According to reports from human rights organizations and local sources, following the incident, his body was transferred to the morgue by suppressive forces, who demanded payment from his family in exchange for its release. In the end, like so many other victims of these protests, Faisal’s body was returned to his family only on the condition that no funeral procession…
فیصل یوسفی پور · جاویدنام های قشم · شهید پناه · قشم
