Published by: Iranian Eternal Heroes Remembrance (IEHR) Commemorating: Mohammad Amin Soltani Date of Remembrance: January 8, 2026 Location: Andisheh, Tehran Province, Iran Mohammad Amin Soltani had always wanted to be a hero, and in the end, fate fulfilled his dream in the most tragic way possible. Born in Kermanshah, Iran, Mohammad Amin was a gentle soul. At the age of twenty-one, he lived in the capital city, Tehran, where he studied biology at university. As an only child, he was an avid guitar player, constantly enveloping his quiet family dwelling with the wondrous sounds of his beautiful music. At the same time, he regularly exercised to take care of his physical wellbeing which had become an outlet for him to calm his mind. From a young age, Mohammad Amin was inherently proud of his heritage and Persian identity. He idolized the powerful rulers of the mighty ancient kingdoms of Persia. He took pride in the great minds that pioneered the many modern technological and artistic advances still used today. Moreover, he had inherited the unbreakable spirit of the valiant Persian warriors, those who had borne witness to conquest and eradication, but nevertheless vanquished their oppressors and preserved the Iranian identity for millennia to come. He knew best that, above all, he was Iranian—and his country was worth fighting for. Mohammad Amin had a big heart and in a place where it can feel like everything is collapsing in on everyone, his loving nature had a positive impact on a lot of troubled souls around him. He devoted a great portion of his life to caring for nature and its lovely creatures—especially cats. Every now and then, he would hear the desperate mew of a stray cat outside his bedside window. Rather than leave it alone to face the cold and uncertain world outside, he would take in the distressed kitten and nurture it in the warmth of his room. Mohammad Amin was a true empath—the personification of empathy. More than anything, he was empathetic towards his fellow countrymen.