Arya Rafiei, 55 years old, passed away on January 9, 2026 (Jalali date 1404-10-19) in Baharestan, Isfahan province. He went missing on January 8 or 9 (Jalali 1404-10-18 or 1404-10-19), and his family and friends hoped to find him alive for a week. However, after a week, his body was discovered in the morgue of Baghe Rezvan, Isfahan's cemetery.
He was killed by a gunshot to the face. The severity of his injuries was such that his face was unrecognizable, and even his brother could not identify him. Ultimately, his sons identified him.