Fallen Hero Saeed Panahi
Death Saeed Panahi 29 years old in Iran Karaj Gohardasht
Written by: Javid
Saeid Panahi, 29 years old, held a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He was the kind of young man who built plans for his future—a member of a generation that studied for years, harbored dreams, and set their sights on a tomorrow destined to be the fruit of their efforts. But that tomorrow never came. Those who knew Saeid speak above all else of his kindness. He had a tender heart, and this kindness was not reserved for people alone. Cats were familiar souls to him; whenever he saw a defenseless animal, he could never just walk on by. He would bring it food, stroke it gently, and held a firm belief that life, in whatever form it took, was deserving of care. On 8 January 2026 (18 Dey 1404), in Gohardasht, Karaj, Saeid became the target of direct gunfire by the repressive forces of the Islamic Republic. Live bullets struck his neck and flank. People scrambled to get him to a hospital, but the severity of his wounds left no chance for recovery. After his death, his family faced restrictions and intense pressure even when trying to lay his body to rest, eventually burying Saeid in the village of Atashgah, Karaj. The most heartbreaking chapter of this story unfolded five days late…
سعید پناهی · گوهردشت · کرج
