Pejman Sorani, 33, of Najafabad dies after beating by security agents

Pejman Sorani, a 33-year-old resident of Najafabad in Isfahan province, was killed by security agents on Saturday, 3 October 2026, following a clash with a group of government supporters at the Aminabad petrol station. According to Iran International, the agents ran him over with a Peugeot car as he tried to flee and then beat him severely.

Based on information received by Iran International, the agents slammed Pejman Sorani's head against a wall in front of people who were present at the scene. According to the outlet, the findings of the forensic medical examination showed that he died of head injuries. He was buried in Najafabad on Monday, 5 October.

Background of Pejman Sorani

Iran International reported that Pejman Sorani had previously been identified by the security agencies for taking part in the protests of the January uprising. At the time of publication, officials and official media of the Islamic Republic had not commented on his death, and no further details had been released by his family.

Pressure on protesters in Isfahan province

Pejman Sorani's death comes at a time of mounting pressure on detainees and participants of the January uprising in Isfahan province. At dawn on Monday, 5 October, the Islamic Republic's judiciary executed Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raeisi, two protesters in the "Alikhani Square" case in Isfahan, and the office of Prince Reza Pahlavi, responding to these executions, said those responsible for these killings would answer for them in fair courts.

Human rights organisations have repeatedly reported that security agents use extrajudicial violence against protesters and identified citizens, and that such cases rarely reach an independent investigation.

Pejman Sorani, an identified protester of the January uprising, died of a blow to the head, according to the forensic examination.

Sources

• Iran International