Latif Karimi

Name: Latif Karimi Location: Malekshahi County, Ilam Province, Iran Date of Birth: Unknown Date of Incident: January 3, 2025 Summary: Latif Karimi, a citizen and retired colonel of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, lost his life due to direct gunfire during the protests in January 2025 in Malekshahi County, Ilam Province. Body of Report: According to the information provided, Latif Karimi was a citizen of Malekshahi County and a retired colonel of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. On January 3, 2025, during the protests in January 2025 in Iran, he was targeted and killed by direct gunfire from agents of the Islamic Republic. His son confirmed this matter on his personal page, stating that his father was directly killed by government forces (1). Following this incident, government entities attempted to portray Latif Karimi as a member of government forces who was killed by protesters through media manipulation. No further details regarding the exact circumstances of the shooting or its precise location were mentioned in the information provided. Sources: 1. Confirmation published by Latif Karimi's son on his personal page.