According to information received by HANA Human Rights Organization, Seyed Ahmad Esmaeili, son of Omar, from Mahabad, was killed on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in an armed clash with IRGC forces in Bukan County.
According to available information, an armed attack on an IRGC checkpoint on the Bukan-Shahin Dezh road, near the dam road area, sparked a clash on the evening of Tuesday, July 28, between armed individuals and forces stationed at the checkpoint. Reports indicate Seyed Ahmad Esmaeili was among those involved.
Some published reports point to casualties among IRGC forces, whether killed or wounded. However, as of this report, Islamic Republic officials and state-affiliated media have released no official, verifiable information on the number of casualties, the identities of those involved, or how the incident unfolded.
According to information obtained, after leaving the site of the initial clash, Esmaeili was surrounded by IRGC forces on Wednesday and was killed in a separate armed confrontation. The details of how he was surrounded, how long the confrontation lasted, and the exact circumstances of his death still require independent, documented investigation.