Fallen Hero Ali Mehri; From the Barbershop Mirrors to the Soil of Cham Nour
Death Ali Mehri 16 years old in Iran Zarrin Shahr
Written by: Nafas
Ali Mehri was a 16-year-old youth from and residing in Zarrin Shahr, Isfahan. He had a deep passion for style and grooming. Having recently completed his barbering and hairdressing training, he had begun working as a barber, harboring dreams of one day becoming one of the finest in his city. A friend shared on Instagram that Ali loved snapping photos of himself in the mirror. Those who knew him remember him as deeply kind, gentle, and brave. Ali was also a devotee of Imam Hussein, faithfully taking part among the mourners during Muharram each year. He loved the song "I Wish It Would Rain" by Hossein Parsa and listened to it often. On 6 January 2026 (16 Dey 1404), Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi issued his first official call to action in a video message. Ali answered the call, joining the protest rallies on 8 January 2026 (18 Dey 1404) alongside so many of his generation. That very evening, he was shot at point-blank range by the Islamic Republic's security forces. Reports indicate that more than 200 metal pellets and a live round struck his body. The pellets tore into his eyes, neck, chest, and hands, while the live bullet struck his neck. The trauma was so devastating that his jaw and…
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