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Sam Afshari
Javidnam Sam Afshari was a 17-year-old teenager from Azimiyeh, Karaj. He was a computer science student, fluent in English and German, and a talented swimmer who had won the Alborz Province gold medal in swimming.
- Age
- 17
- City
- Karaj
- Date
- 2026-01-08
- All statuses
- Verified
Life story
Javidnam Sam Afshari was a 17-year-old teenager from Azimiyeh, Karaj. He was a computer science student, fluent in English and German, and a talented swimmer who had won the Alborz Province gold medal in swimming.
Incident summary
He lost his life after being directly shot during the protests on 18 Dey 1404 (8 January 2026). According to accounts published by his family, before leaving home he said, "Don't tell Mom. There is no way back from this." Reports also indicate that after he was wounded, his family searched for him for a long time before finally finding his body.
Memorial narrative
May his memory be honored, and may his name live on forever.