According to a report received by the Hengaw Human Rights Organization, on Friday, January 9, 2026, Yashar Soltani Rad, a 26-year-old athlete and resident of Tehran, was killed by direct fire from government forces during public protests in southern Mehrabad, Tehran.
According to a knowledgeable source, the deceased was active in the sport of wrestling and had about five years of professional experience in this field.
*Translated on 2026-01-24*
بر اساس گزارش رسیده به سازمان حقوق بشری هه نگاو، روز جمعە ١٩ دی ماه ١٤٠٤ ٩ ژانویه ٢٠٢٦ ، یاشار سلطانی راد، ورزشکار ٢٦ سالە و ساکن تهران در جریان اعتراضات مردمی در مهرآباد جنوبی تهران با شلیک مستقیم نیروهای حکومتی کشتە شد.
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