Fatemeh Abbasi, a resident of Isfahan, has died after weeks of suffering from severe injuries sustained during January 2026 protests in the city. She had been shot by security forces while attempting to shelter protesters.
On January 8, Fatemeh was standing on Keshavarz Boulevard in Isfahan when she attempted to provide refuge to protesters and close the door of her home. During the incident, she was shot in the neck by security forces. The gunshot wound resulted in spinal cord severance, leaving her critically injured.
After nearly two months of hospitalization and enduring the devastating consequences of her injuries, Abbasi passed away on Thursday, March 11.
She was laid to rest in Section 52 of Bagh-e Rezvan Cemetery.
According to reports, her funeral was marked by heightened tensions and confrontations. Security forces reportedly arrested Abbasi’s father and her 13-year-old brother on the night of the burial ceremony.
