A Compassionate Nurse and the Pillar of Her Family
Elham Zeinali, a 42-year-old nurse, lost her life after being shot by members of the Revolutionary Guard Corps during the nationwide uprising in January 2026. She was fatally wounded on the evening of January 8 near her residence in the Taq-e Bostan Boulevard area of Kermanshah.
Elham Zeinali, who served as a hospital supervisor at Imam Ali Hospital in Kermanshah, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her abdomen and lower back. Despite extensive efforts by medical staff to save her life, she died in hospital 48 hours after undergoing surgery.
She was a dedicated and experienced healthcare professional who had served for many years at Imam Ali Hospital. She also held a senior nursing position at Kermanshah’s specialized cardiovascular hospital.
Following her death, security authorities reportedly pressured her family, stating that her body would only be released if they publicly declared that she had been killed by “armed terrorists.”
After several days, Elham Zeinali was laid to rest on January 13, 2027, at Bagh-e Ferdows Cemetery in Kermanshah.
An Angel in Every Sense of the Word
Among her colleagues and patients, Elham was known as a compassionate, responsible, and highly respected nurse. After the death of her father, she assumed much of the responsibility for supporting her family.
She cared for her elderly mother, who suffered from severe visual impairment and diabetes. She also supported her sister, who was struggling with kidney disease, and remained deeply committed to the well-being of every member of her family.
Elham Zeinali was more than a daughter or a sister. She was a devoted nurse, a dependable source of strength, and the pillar of her household.
