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Mother of Farhad Majdam, a victim of the November 2019 protests, killed in a car accident

Jun 24, 2026 June 24, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Sediqeh Torani, the mother of Farhad Majdam, a victim of the November 2019 protests, died in a car accident while traveling to a court hearing. The incident has raised suspicions among activists and highlights ongoing issues surrounding the treatment of protest victims' families in Iran. This event underscores the continuing struggle for justice and the risks faced by those seeking accountability.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The tragic death of a justice-seeker underscores the risks faced by families of protest victims.

👥 Key Players

Sediqeh Torani (سدیقه تورانی) ACTOR
Mother of Farhad Majdam
"Sediqeh Torani, the mother of Farhad Majdam, lost her life in a car accident."
Farhad Majdam (فرهاد مجدام) TARGET
Victim of November 2019 protests
"Farhad Majdam was killed on November 26, 2019, during the protests."
Masih Alinejad (مسیح علی‌نژاد) QUOTED
Journalist and human rights activist
"Masih Alinejad...called the incident 'suspicious'."
Fatemeh Heydari (فاطمه حیدری) QUOTED
Sister of Javad Heydari
"'From today, we mourn and grieve for our mother Sediqeh.'"
Soran Mansournia (سوران منصور نیا) QUOTED
Brother of Borhan Mansournia
"Soran Mansournia...expressed his condolences on Twitter."

⚡ Actions

Sediqeh Torani PROTEST Islamic Republic government
"'I am not afraid of protesting; even if they kill me, this government is disgraced in the world.'"
Confidence: 90%
Sediqeh Torani TRAVEL Qazvin
"Sediqeh Torani...lost her life in a car accident on Saturday while traveling from Tehran to Qazvin."
Confidence: 90%
Fatemeh Heydari TWEET Sediqeh Torani
"'From today, we mourn and grieve for our mother Sediqeh and the seeker of justice for our brother Farhad.'"
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Sediqeh Torani, mother of protest victim, dies in car accident amid ongoing justice-seeking efforts.

  • Sediqeh Torani protest Islamic Republic government
  • Sediqeh Torani travel Qazvin
  • Fatemeh Heydari tweet Sediqeh Torani

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the ongoing struggle for justice among victims' families.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects the broader discontent with the Iranian government.
🌐 International: Because it raises concerns about human rights abuses in Iran.

📚 Background

The tragic death of a justice-seeker underscores the risks faced by families of protest victims.

📝 Key Evidence

"I am not afraid of protesting; even if they kill me, this government is disgraced in the world."
→ This shows the defiance against the government.
📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is considered an opposition media outlet.

Sediqeh Torani, the mother of Farhad Majdam, one of the victims of the November 2019 protests, lost her life in a car accident on Saturday while traveling from Tehran to Qazvin to attend the trial of Manouchehr Bakhtiari. Fatemeh Heydari, sister of Javad Heydari, another victim of the protests against the killing of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, tweeted on Saturday, May 9, in response to this incident: 'From today, we mourn and grieve for our mother Sediqeh and the seeker of justice for our brother Farhad.' Masih Alinejad, a journalist and human rights activist, called the incident 'suspicious' and added that the parents of Vahid Damour, another victim of the November 2019 protests, were also involved in the accident, and Vahid's mother is in critical condition and was transferred to the hospital by helicopter. Soran Mansournia, brother of Borhan Mansournia, another victim of the November 2019 protests, also expressed his condolences on Twitter regarding the news of Sediqeh Torani's death. Farhad Majdam was killed on November 26, 2019, during the protests known as the November 2019 protests when he was shot in the head by the Islamic Republic's security forces in Malard. Ms. Torani had stated in an interview with Masih Alinejad that they learned about her son's death four days after he was killed, and Farhad was buried under security pressures in a location designated by the Islamic Republic government. The Nowruz trip of Farhad Majdam's mother and a group of seeking justice mothers included a visit to the grave of Behnam Mohajoubi and their message. Farhad Majdam's mother stated: 'I am not afraid of protesting; even if they kill me, this government is disgraced in the world.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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