the forces of the Islamic Republic attacked civil rights activist

On October 10th, the forces of the Islamic Republic attacked civil rights activist and former political prisoner Javad Hosseini-Nejad, along with his family, as they visited the grave of Majidreza Rahnavard in Behesht Reza cemetery.

Hosseini-Nejad and several family members were assaulted during the incident. The visit was a tribute to Rahnavard, a protester executed during Iran’s 2022-2023 uprising. This attack highlights the ongoing repression faced by activists and families paying respects to those who lost their lives during the protests.