{"id":5891,"date":"2026-04-20T00:15:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T00:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=5891"},"modified":"2026-04-20T00:15:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T00:15:36","slug":"donald-trumps-heartfelt-letter-to-family-of-teen-gunned-down-in-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=5891","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump&#8217;s heartfelt letter to family of teen gunned down in Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A Los Angeles dad grieving the death of his teenage nephew in Iran says he received a personal letter from\u00a0President Donald Trump\u00a0offering condolences \u2014 and a promise to stand with the Iranian people.<\/p>\n<p>Majid Moghadasi, an Iranian American living in Woodland Hills, told The Post his nephew, Erfan Faraji, was killed on Jan. 8 during anti-government protests that rocked the Islamic Republic.<\/p>\n<p>His death, just two days after his 18th birthday, came as the regime killed up to 36,500 in a January crackdown. <\/p>\n<p>Estimates vary from 7,000 to 36,000 killed in the regime\u2019s January crackdown on the unrest.<\/p>\n<p>Two days after learning of the teen\u2019s death, Moghadasi said he reached out directly to the White House, pleading for help. <\/p>\n<p>Moghadasi\u2019s deeply personal plea described how his nephew was fatally shot in the streets of Shahr-e Rey, south of Tehran, just for taking part in protests.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cHe was an innocent teenager with dreams and a future ahead of him. His only act was standing up against injustice,\u201d Moghadasi wrote, adding that Iranian authorities had responded to demonstrations \u201cnot with dialogue, but with live ammunition.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>He urged Trump to continue taking a firm stand against the Iran.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Majid Moghadasi told The Post his nephew, Erfan Faraji, was killed on Jan. 8 during anti-government protests. <span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of Majid Moghadasi<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Moghadasi urged Trump to continue taking a firm stand against the Iran. <span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just days later on Jan. 13. Trump wrote back that he and First Lady\u00a0were \u201cdevastated\u201d by the loss.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cErfan will be held in my heart, and I promise never to forget or forgive the terrible events that took him from us,\u201d the letter reads. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlease know that my Administration will always stand with the Iranian people in their quest for freedom and democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The president also vowed then that efforts were underway then to hold Iran\u2019s leadership accountable, writing that his administration was \u201cworking diligently to ensure that the Ayatollah and his murderous regime are brought to justice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Moghadasi said the family was grateful for the president\u2019s kind words and said he trusted the president\u2019s m decision making. As for the letter, he was overjoyed to read it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReceiving the letter from President Trump was very emotional for me,\u201d Moghadasi said. \u201cWhen I first read his response, I felt that my voice \u2014 and more importantly, the voice of my late nephew, Erfan Faraji, and many others\u2014had finally been heard. It gave me a sense of acknowledgment and a bit of relief during a very difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He continued: \u201cOf course, along with that feeling came a sense of hope\u2014that justice for Erfan and other innocent young people who lost their lives will not be forgotten. At the same time, it also reminded me of the responsibility to continue speaking up and keeping their memory alive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the geopolitical uncertainty, his message to the president was one of gratitude, emotion \u2014 and hope.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Moghadasi, an Iranian American, livers in Woodland Hills. <span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of Majid Moghadasi Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Supporters and family mourn the passing of Erfan Faraji.  <span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of Majid Moghadasi<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI would like to thank Donald Trump for his attention to these matters,\u201d Moghadasi said. \u201cI hope that the decisions being made will ultimately lead to peace, security, and a better future for the people of Iran.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Erfan\u2019s death came amid a wave of protests that erupted across Iran in late December 2025 and January 2026, fueled by economic turmoil and long-standing political grievances. <\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0Amnesty International, demonstrations that began with strikes in Tehran\u2019s bazaars quickly spread nationwide and were met with a violent response from security forces.<\/p>\n<p>Human Rights Watch\u00a0reported that authorities escalated their crackdown around Jan. 8 \u2013 the same day Faraji was killed \u2014 with forces allegedly using live ammunition against protesters, often targeting the head and torso.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Cali - Morning Report\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for the California Morning Report newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalifornia&#8217;s top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Death toll estimates have reached into the thousands, with some reports suggesting as many as 5,000 fatalities by mid-January, alongside mass arrests and widespread internet shutdowns that obscured the full scale of the violence.<\/p>\n<p>For Moghadasi, the emotional toll has been compounded by uncertainty about his family\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGiven the current situation in Iran, part of what has happened has been emotionally significant for us, but mentally we are not in a good place,\u201d he told the Post. \u201cDue to internet shutdowns and communication disruptions, we have no direct contact with our family in Iran. We truly don\u2019t know their condition or whether they are safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>President Donald Trump\u00a0wrote a personal letter of condolence. <span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of Majid Moghadasi Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Moghadasi posted a video online: \u201cIn memory of Erfan Faraji and all the brave who sacrificed their lives for freedom.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of Majid Moghadasi<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThis uncertainty is extremely stressful,\u201d he added. \u201cWhat I do know is that many people close to us are deeply upset and are hoping for justice for Erfan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the weeks following his nephew\u2019s death, Moghadasi also posted a video tribute online titled in Farsi: \u201cIn memory of Erfan Faraji and all the brave who sacrificed their lives for freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On 28 February 2026, Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, was assassinated in Tehran as part of a series of Israeli airstrikes aimed at high-ranking Iranian officials. Khamenei\u2019s death was confirmed by the Iranian government on 1 March. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I first heard the news, I had a strong emotional reaction,\u201d Moghadasi said. \u201cHowever, after sharing something online, I realized it could put my family at risk, so I removed it.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>California Post News<\/strong>: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn<br \/><strong>California Post Sports<\/strong> Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X<br \/><strong>California Post  <\/strong>Opinion <br \/><strong>California Post Newsletters<\/strong>: Sign up here!<br \/><strong>California Post App<\/strong>: Download here!<br \/><strong>Home delivery<\/strong>: Sign up here!<br \/><strong>Page Six Hollywood<\/strong>: Sign up here!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; 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