Soroush Soleimani

Their life

Soroush Soleimani was a 28-year-old hip-hop artist from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran. On January 4, 2026, he participated in protests in Hafeshjan, where demonstrators were opposing government policies. During the demonstration, security forces opened fire on the crowd, and Soleimani was shot and killed. His death highlights the dangers faced by civilians and artists involved in public protests in Iran.

Soroush Soleimani, aged 28, was a hip-hop artist and resident of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. During public protests in Hafeshjan on January 4, 2026, demonstrators reportedly set a building on fire in opposition to government authorities. In response, Iranian security forces opened fire on the crowd. Soleimani was struck by gunfire and died from his injuries. His death is part of a larger pattern of lethal force used against protesters in Iran. Further personal details, including family background and marital status, have not been publicly disclosed.

How they died

Soroush Soleimani was killed during protests in Hafeshjan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, as part of nationwide demonstrations against the government. He was shot during the unrest when security forces opened fire on protesters.

Soroush Soleimani was fatally shot during protests in Hafeshjan when Iranian security forces opened fire on demonstrators. Videos and reports from the event indicate that he was targeted amid the crackdown, resulting in his death from gunshot injuries.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Soroush Soleimani, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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