Yousef Sheikhha

Name Yousef Sheikhha Location Narjeh, Qazvin Province, Iran Date of Birth: 33 years old Date of Incident January 9, 2026 (Gregorian) Report According to received reports, Yousef Sheikhha was present during the protests in the city of Narjeh, in front of the Basij base. At the time he stepped forward to assist a 17-year-old who had been shot, he was struck from behind by a military bullet. These reports indicate that the shot was fired from the rooftop of the base by one of the Basij forces, and the bullet struck his heart, leading to his death. Witnesses reported that Yousef Sheikhha fell face down after being shot and died in the arms of one of his companions. The texts emphasize that he was unarmed and played no role in the conflict, having only stepped forward to save the life of an injured teenager. He is remembered as the first casualty of the city of Narjeh during the national uprising. According to available information, Yousef Sheikhha's body was handed over to his family on January 11, 2026, after obtaining a commitment regarding the time of burial, and he was buried at 7 AM. According to reports from relatives, the family was not allowed to hold a mourning ceremony in the mosque or cemetery, and any expression of grief and sounds of crying were silenced under threats from the authorities. It was also noted that he had a three-year-old child. Sources: Social Media