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Mojtaba Rostaei

Mojtaba Rostaei was a 40-year-old, born in Malayer and living in the Afsarieh district of Tehran. He had been married for two years and was known as a kind, polite, and family-oriented man. He worked as a chef at Nakhl Café and had a deep love for Iran.

Age
40
City
Tehran
Date
2026-01-08
All statuses
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Life story

Mojtaba Rostaei was a 40-year-old, born in Malayer and living in the Afsarieh district of Tehran. He had been married for two years and was known as a kind, polite, and family-oriented man. He worked as a chef at Nakhl Café and had a deep love for Iran.

Incident summary

According to his family, on January 8, 2026, Mojtaba Rostaei was in the Afsarieh district of Tehran when he went to help an injured young woman near the Third Square. He was shot from behind from the direction of the Afsarieh police station and later died from his injuries.

Memorial narrative

The night before his death, he shared a voice message expressing hope for Iran's future and his belief that the people would eventually rise for freedom. His family and loved ones remain committed to carrying forward his path, and his memory will live on.