Hedayatollah Didehban

Hedayatollah Didehban was a dedicated environmental guard in Iran, known for his commitment to protecting wildlife in the Khayiz Protected Area. Tragically, he lost his life while on duty, highlighting the dangers faced by environmental protectors in the country. In a poignant interview prior to his death, Didehban expressed that the greatest threat to his work came not from wildlife but from armed poachers, emphasizing the risks inherent in his role as a guardian of nature.