A 27-year-old Iranian named Omid Sarlak was discovered dead one day after sharing a video of himself setting fire to a portrait of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Authorities say it was suicide, but many Iranians doubt this explanation. His death has ignited protests, with mourners shouting “Death to Khamenei” at his funeral. As tensions rise, there are growing concerns that Omid’s death may be another instance of government repression aimed at silencing opposition.
