Fallen Hero Benyamin Alizadeh

Death Benyamin Alizadeh 15 years old in Iran Rasht

Written by: Javid

Benyamin Alizadeh was fifteen years old—a quiet, reserved, gentle, and polite student who perhaps said far less than what stirred in his heart, yet his quietness was never to be mistaken for fear. He had his own courage, the kind found in those teenagers who may not talk much in a crowd, but when it comes to what they believe in, never back down. Benyamin loved animals and had a passion for football. In 2024 (1403), he suffered a leg injury that tore his ligament. His doctor forbade him from playing sports, and football—at least for a time—was pushed out of his life. Even so, his dreams were not confined to the pitch. He loved driving and riding motorcycles, longing to one day own a Peugeot Pars and buy a motorbike: simple, familiar wishes for a fifteen-year-old boy who had not yet had the chance to grow up. On 9 January 2026 (19 Dey 1404), Benyamin went to Bahonar Street in Rasht. Before heading out, he wrote on his Instagram page: “If you are afraid, do not do it; if you do it, do not be afraid.” It was the kind of line someone writes to themselves before facing something momentous, never knowing that just hours later, those very words would carry a far heavier weight. On Bahonar…

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