Abbas Zeinali, who identified himself as a "soldier of Cyrus" in his social media bio, was killed on January 8, 2026, in Esfarain. He was shot by agents of the Islamic regime during protests.
Zeinali had a history of activism; he had been arrested in 1401 (corresponding to 2022-2023) and had an open case. Despite this, he continued to participate in protests, ultimately losing his life.