Kianoosh Sanjari, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, has died by suicide in protest of the Iranian regime’s political repression. Hours before his death, Sanjari demanded the release of four political prisoners, stating that no citizen should face imprisonment for voicing their opinions. He had been a vocal critic of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a supporter of democracy. Sanjari’s activism spanned decades, with periods of imprisonment and exile. His tragic decision underscores the ongoing struggle for human rights in Iran, particularly following widespread protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.