Following the Murder of Pouya Molaei Rad and Unrest in Izeh; Kian Pirfalak's Uncle: 'Fake' News About Kian's Family is Being Spread

Kian Pirfalak's uncle, the child killed during last year's nationwide protests, reported the spread of 'fake' news against this family and denied the arrest of family members. Sajjad Pirfalak, Kian Pirfalak's uncle, announced in a tweet that 'no one' from their family has been 'arrested' in recent days. He also labeled all news regarding the arrest of family members circulating on social media and some news sources as 'fake.' The killing of Pouya Molaei Rad, the cousin of Kian Pirfalak's mother, by gunfire from the Islamic Republic's security forces during the celebration of Kian's birthday in the village of 'Parchestan' in Izeh sparked public outrage, and government-affiliated media attempted to narrate and imply that Kian's family, especially his mother, was responsible for this incident. In response to a user expressing concern about the lack of news regarding 'Mah Monir,' Sajjad Pirfalak's mother, he wrote: 'Pouya Molaei is Mah Monir's cousin and they are currently mourning him. In such circumstances, it is natural for them not to be active on social media...' Kian Pirfalak was a 9-year-old boy from Izeh County in Khuzestan Province who was shot dead by the Islamic Republic's security forces during nationwide protests on the evening of November 16 last year. It is noteworthy that Mah Monir Molaei Rad's cousin was killed by security forces' gunfire on Sunday, June 11, after a ceremony held for his 10th birthday at his gravesite in Izeh. News sources report that Pouya Molaei Rad was 21 years old and was killed in the village of Parchestan in Izeh, where Kian's body is buried. Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Izeh and its surrounding areas has been reported as security-heavy. The 'Noor News' website, affiliated with the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic, tweeted that Mah Monir Molaei Rad, Kian Pirfalak's mother, was responsible for the deaths of two individuals during Kian Pirfalak's birthday anniversary. Noor News quoted the deputy police chief of Khuzestan claiming that: 'Simultaneously with the call of opponents on Kian Pirfalak's birthday anniversary, an individual with a known identity deliberately attacked the police with a Tiba vehicle at one of the public security stations, resulting in the martyrdom of Sergeant Ghanbari. The police also fired back, injuring the assailant, who later died in the hospital.' In recent hours, government-affiliated news agencies and media have targeted Kian Pirfalak's family, especially his mother, by publishing news and images of the family of the police officer killed in this incident. Iranians residing in London celebrated Kian Pirfalak's birthday on Sunday, June 11. A music video featuring Yara was released to commemorate Kian Pirfalak's birthday anniversary. Kian Pirfalak's birthday was celebrated in London; a report by Lily Nikfar. The song 'Birthday,' sung by Solmaz Naraghi in honor of Kian Pirfalak's birthday anniversary, has also been released. Reactions to the killing of Pouya Molaei Rad; Prince Reza Pahlavi stated: 'This pure evil will be overthrown by the will of the Iranian people.' Narratives regarding the circumstances of Pouya Molaei Rad's killing; the Islamic Republic's efforts to evade responsibility. The ceremony for Kian Pirfalak's birthday in Izeh; Pouya Molaei Rad was killed by security forces.