Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of death and injury
Reza and Maryam's names have been changed for safety reasons. Amid violent protests in Iran, Reza's poignant account of carrying his wife Maryam's lifeless body exposes the tragic human cost of political unrest. Maryam was fatally shot during a demonstration, and in an emotional moment, Reza described the shocking realization when he felt only her jacket in his arms.
In the chaos of protests that erupted in Tehran and spread across the country, many lives have been lost. Maryam is one of at least 2,400 confirmed protesters, casualties of a government crackdown that has seen the state label demonstrators as 'rioters'.
The protests ignited in response to economic turmoil, and despite the fear and repression, voices of resilience persist among the citizens demanding change. With the internet shut down and news difficult to verify, many families are left fearing for their loved ones and addressing raw grief alone.
As the situation remains fluid, the global community watches, hoping for peace and a better future for the brave individuals standing up in the streets of Iran.
