Tarshiz was killed on 8 January 2026 by Islamic Republic forces during the
2026 Iran massacres amid the
2025–2026 Iranian protests. He was shot after shielding his wife, Arezou Madani, with his body when security forces opened fire on protesters in
Andisheh, west of
Tehran province. He was struck by gun shot, and both he and his wife reportedly died, with some reports suggesting his wife lived despite serious injuries. Tarshiz was buried in
Karaj on 12 January in a ceremony held without public announcements or media coverage. The couple were survived by their two daughters. ==References==