The Story of Fallen Hero Alireza Souri; Heroism is Not About Medals
Death Alireza Souri 17 years old in Iran Karaj Mohammadshahr
Written by: Kohan
Fallen Hero Alireza Souri, a 17-year-old athlete, was originally from Tuyserkan and resided in Mohammadshahr, Karaj. This Fallen Hero joined the popular protests and the Iranian revolution in Mohammadshahr, Karaj, on the evening of January 8, 2026, following Reza Pahlavi's call. According to witnesses, he sacrificed his life for his homeland in front of the police station in that city, struck by a direct bullet from the forces of the Islamic Republic that targeted his heart. The regime's mercenaries took his body and demanded 700 million Tomans from his family for its return. His brother, Amir, who is also a successful athlete and bodybuilder, has published photos and videos of Alireza from childhood to adolescence on his personal page and has written extensively about how much he misses him. He has also shared the funeral and the 40th-day memorial ceremony for Alireza. In one of his Instagram posts, while removing a photo of Hadi Choopan from the gym wall, he says: "Heroism is not about medals..." This grieving family held a magnificent ceremony, including a symbolic wedding. By bringing wedding trays and a groom's suit, they showed their sorrow for the loss of their young, unfulf…
علیرضا سوری · محمدشهر، کرج
