Fallen Hero Yaser Ghandali; Baba Yaser, my hero

Death Yaser Ghandali 42 years old in Iran Tehran Afsariyeh

Written by: Delara

In the surviving videos of family gatherings and trips, Yaser Ghandali can be seen surrounded by his loved ones; he laughs, dances, and shares in the warmth of the crowd. These are glimpses of a happy life, of a man whose laughter and joy have now turned into mere memories for his family. Yaser, the son of Ali and Shahin, was born in Garmsar. He had lived in Tehran for years and was an employee of the city's metro system. He was 42 years old and the father of a seven-year-old daughter named Mehrsa, who held a deeply special place in his heart. Those close to him remember him as a kind, warm-hearted man devoted to his family—someone who spent the greater part of his life moving between his job and being there for his loved ones and his daughter. His joy and vitality shone most brightly in those very family gatherings. On the evening of January 8, 2026 (18 Dey 1404), following a nationwide call by Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to take to the streets, Tehran was enduring one of its most turbulent nights. As protests swept across different cities throughout Iran, the streets of the capital were similarly engulfed in unrest. In the neighborhood of Afsariyeh, the streets were packed with dem…

جاویدنام یاسر قندالی · پدر · افسریه تهران

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