Khodadad Shirvani killed by Iranian forces during protests in Marvdasht

Hengaw – Thursday, January 1, 2026

Khodadad Shirvani, a Lor man, was killed after Iranian forces opened fire during protests in the city of Marvdasht, in Fars province.

Information received by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights indicates that Shirvani, 33, a father of two and a resident of Marvdasht, was fatally shot on the evening of Thursday, January 1, 2026.

According to informed sources, he was struck at close range by shotgun pellets fired by Iranian forces. He was transferred to medical facilities but later died from his injuries.