Fallen Hero Asghar Kharaji
Death Asghar Kharaji 55 years old in Iran Isfahan
Written by: Javid
Asghar Kharaji was a 55-year-old man, originally from Shahreza and residing in Isfahan. For years, he had worked at the Mobarakeh Steel Company, leading a life marked by diligent hard work and responsibility beside his wife and two children. He had a daughter and a son—a family that was the center of his world, for whose comfort and well-being he labored tirelessly. Those who knew him remembered him as a kind, gentle, and honorable man who worked quietly and never complained about life’s hardships. During the days of January 2026 (Dey 1404), Isfahan, like so many other cities across Iran, was gripped by nationwide protests. Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi had called for people to take to the streets on 8 and 9 January 2026 (18 and 19 Dey). On the evening of 9 January (19 Dey), near Apadana Street in Isfahan, Asghar was struck by gunfire from the repressive forces of the Islamic Republic and lost his life. Before stepping out of the house, he had told his wife, "Don't worry, I'll be back soon." That night, the family was preparing to celebrate their daughter's birthday, eagerly awaiting Asghar's return. None of them knew that this would be the last sentence they would ever remember him sp…
اصغر خراجی · اصفهان · شهرضا · شاهزاده رضا پهلوی
