Fallen Hero Amirhossein Shahrzad; the last bend of Hafez Street

Death Amirhossein Shahrzad 20 years old in Iran Mashhad Torbat-e Jam

Written by: Anahita

I am a son of the Shahzad family, a 20-year-old boy who loved dancing and motorcycling. At parties, I was always the one dancing in the middle of the crowd, trying to share my joy with everyone. I loved my motorcycle so much that even during the COVID days, I would wash it while wearing a mask and film those moments. My life, like the lives of millions of young Iranians, was simple and ordinary, but like all those who yearned for a better future, I came out into the streets following the call on 8 and 9 January 2026 (18 and 19 Dey 1404). That night, Torbat-e Jam was in an uproar. People were doing everything they could to block the path of the suppressive forces and disrupt their movement. Amidst the chaos, the agents came after me. I ran and fled with all my might. When I reached near my home, I thought to myself that they had lost track of me. I turned onto Hafez Street; I was only a few meters from home. I quickened my pace. I was about to put the key in the door lock when suddenly I heard a gunshot. A few moments later, a warm liquid covered my entire face. When I touched my face, I saw that I was drenched in blood. I had guessed correctly; a bullet had been fired into my face.…

امیرحسین شهرزاد · خیابان حافظ · عاشق رقص و موتور سواری · مشهد تربت جام

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