Fallen Hero Ermia Lachiani
Death Ermia(Mohammadreza) Lachiani 23 years old in Iran Isfahan Malekshahr
Written by: Roodabeh
Ermia Lachiani, known by his stage name Rikay, was a young rapper from Isfahan and a native of the village of Gerd-e Sofla; he was only 23 years old. His friends knew him for his music, his passion for sports, and his vibrant, energetic spirit—a young man who dreamed of building his own home studio and who longed to use his art to give voice to his generation. His bedroom was filled with athletic medals and certificates of honor, and he envisioned a future where he could excel in both sports and music. During the days when calls for protest and appeals for the public to take to the streets—including those from Prince Reza Pahlavi—were resonating widely across public spaces and social media, Isfahan too became the scene of widespread demonstrations and popular rallies. On the evening of 9 January 2026 (19 Dey 1404), Ermia Lachiani was shot by security forces during protests in the Malekshahr district of Isfahan. The bullet struck him in the leg, and despite severe bleeding, he was unable to receive prompt medical care. For hours he wrestled with agony and blood loss, yet even in his final moments, he never surrendered his hope. The phrase he repeated over and over would later become…
اصفهان · ملکشهر · ارمیا لاچیانی · محمدرضا لاچیانی
