An Iranian man has been shot in the head by security forces for publicly celebrating Iran’s exit from the world cup. This incident happened in the northern part of the country.
According to reports, he was part of a group of anti-government protestors who were publicly celebrating their country’s elimination from the world cup.
Mehran Samak was shot in the head after he honked his car’s horn as a sign of protest in Bandar Anzali on Tuesday night, according to activists.
Crowds were seen dancing and cheering in the streets in videos that have since been shared on social media platforms.
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The Iranian national team didn’t get much support from its people because they see it as a representation of the Islamic Republic. The team refused to sing their national anthem at the world cup as a way to protest the killing of Masha Amini a 22-year-old woman arrested by the morality police in Tehran for not wearing a Hijab. She died while in custody.
The national team made a Uturn to sing the national anthem in their second and third matches, a gesture which protestors saw as a betrayal.
The Iranian security forces have denied shooting at peaceful protestors. However, security guards were seen violently arresting one of the protesters who was shouting “Woman, life, freedom”.
