Death in Dalahoo; Has the Islamic Republic Begun a New Phase of Silencing Kurdistan? At dawn on May 28, 2026, the village of Qal'eh-Kahwosh in Dalahoo became the scene of another bloody episode in the ongoing repression of Iranian Kurdistan. According to human rights sources, Meisam Weisi and Mojtaba Weisi, two Kurdish brothers, cultural activists, and followers of the Yarsan faith, were shot dead by Iranian security forces during a raid on a residential house. Reports indicate that armed forces surrounded the house and opened direct fire without warning. The two men were reportedly living in hiding following increasing pressure and threats after the nationwide protests and the intensified security crackdown in Kurdish regions. Meisam and Mojtaba Weisi were not military commanders or armed fighters. They were known among local communities as cultural activists involved in social and educational initiatives. Mojtaba Weisi was also recognized as an athlete and musician. Their names ...