Seyed Amir Rostamian, a 23-year-old Kurdish citizen and follower of the Yarsan faith from Qasr-e Shirin, lost his life after being directly shot with live ammunition by government forces during nationwide protests in Fardis, Karaj.
According to Kolbarnews, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Seyed Amir Rostamian was directly targeted by gunfire from repression forces during nationwide protests in Fardis, Karaj, and died as a result of being struck by live ammunition.
According to the report, on Monday, February 2, 2026, his family was informed of his death and told that his body was being held at the Kahrizak detention center.
Despite evidence indicating death caused by live ammunition, the issued death certificate listed the cause of death as “stroke.”
His body was buried on February 4, 2026, under security pressure and with extensive restrictions imposed on the family.
According to received information, the process of handing over his body involved pressure and the extraction of commitments from his family. Security forces were present at the burial site, monitored the ceremony, and prevented any public ceremonies or gatherings. This method in the handover and burial of protest victims has been previously reported, and families have been forced to accept conditions imposed by security institutions.
