Social media reports emerging from Iran suggest that Mohammad Kowsari, described as the Intelligence and Operations Commander of the Imam Hassan Security Unit in the western city of Kermanshah, has been killed.
The claims, which surfaced on Wednesday afternoon, come against a backdrop of intensifying anti-government protests, bazaar strikes, and clashes in the region.
According to initial posts on X (formerly Twitter), Kowsari was allegedly involved in intelligence gathering, arrests, and the suppression of demonstrations in western Iran, particularly in Kurdish-majority areas.
The reports first appeared from a Kurdish activist account, @rebaz_sharifi, stating that Kowsari had been "eliminated." A subsequent repost by another user echoed the details, noting Kowsari's role in "security operations and protest suppression."
Kermanshah, a province with a significant Kurdish population, has been a hotspot for unrest, with recent X posts describing regime forces firing live ammunition at demonstrators.
Broader nationwide protests have escalated in recent days, including strikes in bazaars and chants against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, amid economic grievances and calls for regime change.
The identity of the reported victim has raised questions, as it may overlap with a more prominent figure: Mohammad Esmail Kowsari, a current Iranian parliamentarian and former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander known for his role in suppressing protests in Tehran during the 2022-2023 uprisings.
