Ehsan Mehri

Ehsan Mehri 35 a resident of Foolad Shahr in Esfahan Province was killed during protests on January 9 2026 in Zarrin Shahr Esfahan.

According to available information he was with members of his family when he stopped his vehicle after hearing a person calling for help. He exited the car to assist the injured individual.

Reports indicate that shortly afterwards security forces entered the area and opened fire. He was struck by live ammunition and collapsed at the scene in front of his family.

Family members transported him to Shohadaye Lenjan Hospital where he was taken to surgery at approximately 11:00 p.m. He died later that night from his injuries.

Sources state that following his death his family faced restrictions at the hospital and were not allowed direct access to his body. The location of his body was unclear for approximately two days before it was identified at Baghe Rezvan cemetery in Esfahan.

After administrative procedures and reported conditions imposed on the burial he was buried on January 15 2026.

Ehsan Mehri was born on May 14 1991. He was an engineer in building services and a martial artist practicing bodybuilding and kung fu. He was married