Protester Dies After Burning Photo of Iranian Supreme Leader

Omid Sarlak, an Iranian man from Lorestan province, was found dead shortly after posting a provocative video of himself burning a poster of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and calling for rebellion against the regime. Authorities claimed he died by suicide, but his family and supporters dispute this narrative, alleging state involvement. At his funeral, mourners chanted anti-government slogans, and Sarlak’s father accused the authorities of killing his son. The incident has ignited further protests against the Iranian government.

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