Fallen Hero Mansour Babaei; the story of a father, a driver, a Fallen Hero
Death Mansour Babaei 52 years old in Iran Eslamshahr
Written by: Anahita
Until that bloody month of Dey, Mansour Babaei led a simple life. Like so many taxi drivers in Islamshahr, he picked up passengers every morning, listening along the way to their heartaches, grievances, and daily chatter, occasionally drawing from his own life experiences to offer compassionate advice. Nights found him returning home exhausted yet full of love to a home where his two children eagerly awaited a gentle father—a father who listened to them, supported them, and like any parent, cared above all else about his children’s future. It was this very concern for the future that drove him to take a stand rather than remain passive following the call for protests on 8 and 9 January 2026 (18 and 19 Dey), giving voice to his protest against existing conditions. On 9 January 2026 (19 Dey), he took to the streets of Islamshahr, but his presence lasted only a few hours. Islamic Republic agents shot him in the lower back from behind, and Mansour Babaei succumbed to his severe wounds moments later, losing his life on the spot. The agony of the Babaei family did not end with Mansour’s death. After days of relentless inquiries, bureaucratic hurdles, and enduring immense pressure, they w…
منصور بابایی · راننده · اسلامشهر
