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Dariush Ansari Bakhtiarvand, a 37-year-old freedom fighter from Fouladshahr, was killed on Wednesday night, December 31st, after being shot directly by Islamic Republic forces during the city’s night-time protests. According to shared reports, he was targeted by live fire during protest gatherings and died before reaching a medical center. Images circulating online clearly confirm his identity.

In Gohardasht, Karaj, Protesters chanted ‘Long live the Shah,’ calling on other residents to come out of their homes and join them. Thursday, January 1st. In Aligudarz, Protesters chanted: ‘This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return.’ Thursday, January 1st. Chants of ‘This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return’ in Moali'Abad, Shiraz. Thursday, January 1st. Protesters chant ‘Long live the Shah’ in Kavar County, Fars Province. Thursday, January 1st. Asadabad, Hamedan, has