Incident Description
The tweet mentions he is no longer among us. The context of the quoted tweet suggests he was an IELTS instructor. The date of the quoted tweet is January 2nd, and the original tweet states 'last night' (دیشب), implying his death occurred shortly before January 2nd, 2026. Given the protest start date of December 28, 2025, this falls within the relevant period. However, the exact cause and date of death are not specified, only that he is deceased.
Source
x.comMorteza Rafiei
Your name lives on. Your path continues.
Honor Morteza Rafiei's Memory
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Honor Morteza Rafiei's memory — contact your representative