Shahab Fallahpour, a 19-year-old wrestler and resident of the Shohada neighborhood in Salehiyeh (Andimeshk), located in the Ahwaz region (Khuzestan), was killed on Friday, January 9, 2026, during popular protests on Parto Street, after being shot directly by Islamic Republic security forces.
According to sources cited by Iran International, Shahab Fallahpour was targeted by a sniper positioned on a rooftop. These sources emphasize that the shooting was carried out without any prior warning and with direct intent, and that due to the severity of his injuries, no medical assistance could be provided.
Based on these reports, three days after his killing, at 4:00 a.m., Shahab Fallahpour was buried in the presence of only his parents, without any funeral or public ceremony, and under heavy surveillance by government forces. His family has also been subjected to pressure and threats to prevent them from speaking to the media or disclosing information about the circumstances of their son’s death.
