Mohammad Javad Khalili Ardali

According to available information, Mohammad Javad Khalili, a resident of Isfahan, was shot by Islamic Republic forces on 9 January 2026 and later died in hospital. Reports indicate that security agencies, despite his family's objections, have listed his name as a "martyr" in the government-announced list.

Mohammad Javad Khalili was born on 8 July 1984 in Ardal, and his family hailed from Ardal County in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, although they had lived in Isfahan for many years. After obtaining an associate degree, he began importing mobile phone accessories from China and owned a shop on Ahmad Abad Street in Isfahan.

Reports show that on 9 January 2026, Mohammad Javad Khalili was shot and injured by government forces after joining nationwide protests in Iran. With the help of bystanders, he managed to reach his parents' home. Witnesses stated that he insisted people leave him to save themselves, but with their insistence, he successfully reached his parents' house.

His family took him to the hospital, and hours later, they were informed of his death, with his body being taken by security forces from the hospital. Mohammad Javad Khalili's body was returned to his family on 14 January 2026, but only after they agreed to certain conditions, such as not holding mourning ceremonies. Reports suggest that the family was pressured to label him as a "martyr," but they refused to accept this condition.

Mohammad Javad Khalili was buried on 14 January 2026 in his maternal hometown, Ardal County. Despite snow and cold weather, a large crowd attended his funeral. Reports indicate that pressure from security agencies to present him as a "Basiji" and "martyr" continued, and eventually, his name was included in the list of "martyrs."