Fallen Hero Jamileh Shafiei; Shield of the Protesters
Death Jamileh Shafiei 66 years old in Iran Arak Meysam
Written by: Yabandeh
Fallen Hero On January 9, 2026 (19 Dey 1404), Jamileh Shafiei, a 66-year-old wife, mother, and grandmother from Arak, with indescribable courage, placed herself between government agents and young protesters. She was brutally shot with live ammunition by government forces and lost her life. According to her family, Jamileh was a responsible mother, a devoted wife, and a kind, caring grandmother. A selfless woman who deeply valued her family, relatives, and friends, her door was always open to loved ones and acquaintances. Her hospitality and affection were renowned among all who knew her. Eyewitnesses recount that on the night of the incident, Mrs. Jamileh shielded the young people with her body and shouted at the government forces: “Shoot me instead of these young people!” To the shock and disbelief of the protesters, government agents shot her with live ammunition, and she collapsed in a pool of blood. According to Zahra, Jamileh Shafiei’s daughter, the family—especially her 70-year-old father—has been living in profound grief since she was killed. In response to a fellow citizen who asked how her father was doing, Zahra posted a picture of him on the social media platform X—an i…
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