At least 14 Lors, including one woman, killed during Nurabad protests

Hengaw – Friday, January 30, 2026

At least 14 Lors, including one woman, were shot and killed by Iranian government forces during mass protests in Nurabad, Fars Province, between January 8 and 10, 2026.

The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights has verified the identities of all those killed by Iranian government forces using live ammunition and lethal force. Further details are provided below.

Deadly crackdown following funeral procession

Large crowds gathered to mourn Kamyab Ahmadi, Shahrokh Zar', and Mehrzad Nazari, who had been killed two days earlier, on Thursday, January 8. Following the funeral procession on Saturday, January 10, demonstrators marched toward the city center, where they briefly took control of the courthouse building.

Government forces responded by encircling the area and opening fire with live ammunition, targeting protesters positioned in the streets and on surrounding rooftops. Witnesses reported that snipers fired directly at demonstrators, striking many in the face, head, chest, and abdomen.

Several wounded protesters who sought shelter inside nearby shops were shot again at close range, while others were forcibly transferred to the courthouse and later moved to detention facilities in Shiraz. Some have remained missing since then.

Victims killed on Saturday, January 10

Parisa Lashkari, 30, a mother of a seven-year-old child, was shot and wounded during protests. After calling for help, she was executed with a close-range shot to the heart.

Mehrab Mansouri, 52, was killed by direct gunfire. His burial took place under heavy security presence.

Pouya Norouzi, 27, was shot from behind by a sniper positioned on a rooftop near Haft Tir Boulevard.

Abdolsadat Shamseddini, 64, was shot in the leg. His body was later discovered in Shiraz, and he was buried in Bajgah village.

Victims killed on Friday, January 9

Saeed Zar', 36, a father of two, was shot in the head. Authorities forced his family to sign a pledge of silence before allowing his burial.

Mehrshad Qaedi, a young man from Nurabad, was killed by direct gunfire during protests.

Victims killed on Thursday, January 8

Reza Shahrivar, 23, was shot in the heart and killed.

Shahrokh Zar', 20, who had recently become engaged, was shot dead. His funeral drew massive crowds and anti-government chants.

Arman Gorjian, 19, from Baba Meydan-e Sofla, was shot in the heart and killed.

Kamyab Ahmadi, 30, was killed by direct gunfire, and his funeral turned into a major protest gathering.

Behnam Izadi, 35, was shot twice in separate incidents and died of his injuries.

Mohammad Ahmadi, 21, was killed by a Kalashnikov round to the lower back.

Reza Asadi was shot and killed by government forces.

Mehrzad Nazari, 28, died from severe internal bleeding caused by a gunshot wound to the chest. Government forces attempted to seize his body, but residents intervened, allowing his burial to proceed amid widespread protests.