Update — According to new information provided to the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC) by the relatives of Borna Dehghani, the 17-year-old teenager was shot in the Tehranpars neighborhood of Tehran and then was taken to a clinic by one of his friends. His parents and sister were also present at the clinic. According to the report, however, the attending physician refused to provide any urgent medical care, and Borna received no treatment—ultimately resulting in his death in the arms of his family.

After his death, Borna’s body was forcibly taken from the family and returned to them several days later for the funeral. The family was informed that only immediate family members would be allowed to attend the ceremony. His body was buried in the Bahá’í cemetery under the presence of security forces.

Under Iranian law and medical ethics, physicians are legally obligated to provide immediate life-saving care in emergency situations or to arrange prompt transfer to a properly equipped medical facility. Failure to provide such care may constitute a serious professional violation and, in certain circumstances, a criminal act resulting in death. From the perspective of international law, denying an individual access to essential medical care constitutes a clear violation of the right to life.

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