Nahal Ahoo Ghalandari, a young woman from Khorramabad, was shot and killed by members of Iran’s Basij militia after she reportedly celebrated news of the death of Khamenei.
On the evening of February 28, Nahal Ahoo Ghalandari went out into the streets with several friends after hearing the news of death of Khamenei.
They had gathered to celebrate the news when Basij forces confronted them.
Basij personnel allegedly opened fire on the group’s vehicle. During the shooting, a bullet struck Ghalandari in the chest. She succumbed to her injuries shortly afterward.
Her friends reportedly remained beside her until emergency medical services arrived but attempts to save her life were unsuccessful. Several of the people accompanying her were arrested at the scene by Basij forces.
Following her death, some state-affiliated institutions reportedly attempted to portray Ghalandari as a “martyr.” Her family, however, rejected this characterization.
Two Teenage Brothers Killed in Fardis, Karaj
At the same time, a video recently circulated on social media shows a disturbing scene of security forces firing at a car in Fardis, Karaj.
In the incident, two teenage brothers, 15-year-old Ahmadreza Feyzi and 19-year-old Amirhossein Feyzi, lost their lives.
The brothers were reportedly in a car with their family after news of death of Khamenei spread. Witnesses say that after they honked their car horn in the street in celebration, security forces opened fire on the vehicle. Both brothers were killed after being struck by bullets.
Heightened Security Climate Following News of Khamenei’s Death
These incidents come amid an already tense environment in Iran, where society continues to face intense domestic repression alongside the consequences of military tensions and conflict. Some citizens say that in this atmosphere people are exposed both to violence by security forces and to the broader impacts of instability.
Reports of Khamenei’s death have triggered mixed reactions across different parts of the country. While the authorities have sought to maintain control through heightened security measures, there have also been reports of some citizens expressing celebration in various cities.
Observers say such reactions have heightened concern and anger among government officials and have contributed to an intensified crackdown in certain areas. According to local sources, the deadly shootings in Khorramabad and Fardis, Karaj occurred within this increasingly repressive environment.
