Fallen Hero Mohammadreza Afzali
Death Mohammad Reza Afzali 42 years old in Iran Kerman
Written by: Nafas
Mohammadreza Afzali, 42, born and residing in Kerman, was married and the father of a teenage daughter. He was self-employed, providing for his wife and child through the honest toil of daily labor. Family and friends remember Mohammadreza as a devoted family man, speaking warmly of his boundless love for his daughter. As a father, he poured every effort into securing a peaceful life and a bright future for his wife and child. Those around him knew him as an honorable soul; in condolences shared on Instagram, he was remembered as an “affectionate soul” and a “selfless father.” Ten days had passed since the start of the January 2026 (Dey 1404) uprising when Prince Reza Pahlavi released a video message issuing his first official, scheduled call to action to the people of Iran. Mohammadreza answered the call and, on the evening of 8 January 2026 (18 Dey), joined the protest rallies taking place in Kerman. There, he was struck by birdshot and live ammunition fired by the Islamic Republic’s repressive forces, taking a bullet to the abdomen. Bystanders rushed him to Afzalipour Hospital in Kerman. By the time he arrived, he was suffering from massive hemorrhage and a critical drop in bloo…
محمدرضا افضلی · جاویدنام · کرمان · نراتا
