Hossein Taheranchi; Son of Iran

Death Hossein Tehrani 32 years old in Iran Tehran Narmak

Written by: Dad Ava

His mother had asked those close to her to refer to him as the "Son of Iran" whenever his name, Hussein, was mentioned. Hussein Tehranchi, the Son of Iran, was a musician. He played the guitar, piano, and sang. He was 32 years old when he was killed by direct fire from security forces during the Narmak protests in Tehran on 8 January 2026 (18 Dey 1404). Hussein had been surrounded by music since childhood. He sang, replayed songs, and found a way to breathe in this world through sound and instrument. He had a bachelor's degree in computer science, but music was an inseparable part of his existence. He loved life; like many of those who took to the streets, shouted for freedom, and lost their lives in the process. Hussein was the only child of his family. He worked in Narmak, was one of the local merchants, and it was there, in the neighborhood where he lived and knew, that he joined the protests. On the evening of 8 January 2026 (18 Dey 1404), during the Narmak protests in Tehran, shots were fired from the top of the Haft-Hoz Mosque towards the people, and Hussein was killed by a direct bullet hit to his head and face. The next day, his father searched for him in various places; he…

شلیک به چشم · موزیسین · نارمک · فرزند ایران

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