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Erfan Zamani, born on August 18, 1999, became one of the many tragic figures of the 2021 uprising in Iran, losing his life in Lahijan on November 3, 2022. His death is not just a statistic but a poignant story of the brutal crackdown faced by protesters during a period of significant unrest in the country.

According to eyewitness accounts, the circumstances of Zamani’s death were particularly harrowing. Repressive forces targeted him directly, shooting at his kidneys in a deliberate attempt to ensure his demise. These forces not only attacked Zamani but also aggressively prevented bystanders from offering him aid, effectively obstructing his transfer to a hospital. They stood over him, witnesses claim, to ensure that he would not survive the assault. Despite eventually being moved to a hospital, the efforts to revive the 23-year-old were unsuccessful, and Zamani succumbed to his injuries.

The response from the people of Lahijan to Zamani’s death was a profound demonstration of respect and mourning. The community came together to honor his memory, showering the spot where his body had lain in the street with flowers. This act of commemoration speaks volumes about the impact of Zamani’s death on his community and the broader resistance against the oppression faced by Iranians demanding change.

Erfan Zamani’s story is a tragic illustration of the human cost of the struggle for freedom and dignity in Iran. It underscores not only the brutality of the response to the protests but also the resilience and solidarity of those who continue to stand against such repression. Zamani, and others like him, have become symbols of the persistent fight for a better future in Iran—a fight that continues to resonate within and beyond the nation’s borders.