Arak, Iran – In a devastating act that underscores the brutal consequences of recent aggressions, a three-day-old infant named Mojtaba has become the youngest victim of “Trump’s latest crime against children.” The baby tragically lost his life, alongside his mother and three-year-old sister, during airstrikes carried out by American and Zionist regime attack on residential areas in the vicinity of Arak.
A Nation Mourns a Newborn’s Sacrifice
The city of Arak today bore a heavy heart, yet stood resilient, as thousands gathered in the streets, particularly those leading to Shohada Square. From the early hours of the morning, a sea of people – young and old, men and women – converged to participate in the solemn ceremony honoring the five martyrs of the recent attacks. Amidst the profound grief, the story of infant Mojtaba, born just three days before his martyrdom, cast a chilling shadow over the proceedings.
The Unfathomable Tragedy of a Newborn Martyr
Among the five fallen heroes was the three-day-old infant, Mojtaba, tragically martyred alongside his mother and three-year-old sister. The sight of the tiny coffin, resting upon the tear-soaked, dusty ground, sent shivers down the spine of every onlooker. This image is destined to be etched into the collective memory of the city as a testament to unparalleled suffering and the devastating impact of this imposed war.
A Father’s Unspeakable Silence
The father of the family, the sole survivor of this devastating incident, stood amidst the grieving crowd. The voices of the people swirled around him, yet he remained immersed in a profound silence. It is an unbearable task to imagine words that could console a man who has lost his home, his memories, and his loved ones – including his newborn son – all at once.
A Farewell Marked by Tears and Resolve
The procession accompanied the martyrs, including the youngest victim, Mojtaba, to the Golzar-e Shohda (Martyrs’ Garden). The atmosphere was thick with tears and prayers, as children, holding flowers, walked alongside their parents. It was as if they were nurturing a brighter future with the very drops of their sorrow, a stark contrast to the violent end that befell the youngest member of the family.
A Legacy of Sacrifice, A Future of Hope
In a dignified silence, the ceremony concluded with a final farewell to the martyrs. The skies of Arak, painted with a mixture of grief and pride, bore witness to their sorrowful yet valiant ascent. A family whose love was extinguished in the rubble, but whose names, especially that of the innocent Mojtaba, will forever shine in the annals of this land as symbols of profound loss and resilience.
Detailed Account of the Atrocity
In a stark reminder of recent atrocities, a three-day-old infant, named Mojtaba, tragically lost his life during airstrikes by American and Zionist regime strikes on residential areas in the vicinity of Arak.
This infant, who had only been born three days prior, was martyred in his mother’s arms when enemy missiles struck their home in one of the region’s villages.
This heartbreaking incident, another example of the crimes perpetrated by the United States and Israel, resulted in the complete destruction of the family’s home and the martyrdom of the youngest victim of this imposed war, along with his mother.
The name of this innocent infant, Mojtaba Sajedi Fard, who was martyred in the early hours of (March 15, 2026), alongside Zahra Saeidi, Somayeh Mohammadi, and Nora Sajedi Fard, in an airstrike by the American-Zionist regime on a residential building in the village of Amreabad, Arak, will be forever recorded in the historical memory of the Iranian nation as a symbol of innocence lost to violence.
From: IRNA