SAEDNEWS: A recent photo circulating on social media has sparked debate over the surname engraved on the tombstone of Martyr Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, better known in wartime circles as "Bagheri." The image, showing family members listed under the surname Afshordi, has prompted many to ask: Why doesn’t his daughter carry the name Bagheri?
According to Saed News, the gravestone of Martyr Mohammad Hossein Bagheri (Afshordi) has drawn public attention not for the hero's legacy, but for a detail that has confused many: both his wife and daughter are identified with the surname Afshordi. This has led some social media users to question the apparent inconsistency—especially since the martyr is widely known as Bagheri.
To clarify the confusion, it’s important to understand that the real family name of both Martyr Gholamhossein (known as Hassan Bagheri) and Martyr Mohammad Hossein Bagheri was, in fact, Afshordi. The surname Bagheri was an alias adopted during their time on the frontlines and in media work during the war, primarily for security and anonymity.
Mohammad Hossein Afshordi himself previously explained:
“In the first month of the war, I went to Ahvaz. My brother warned me that, for safety reasons, he was using the name Hassan Bagheri. I initially tried to operate under my real name, but due to our striking resemblance, people quickly figured out we were brothers. So I changed my name too—to Mohammad Bagheri. That name stuck with me out of respect for my brother.”
Given this background, it’s entirely natural and legally accurate for the family of the late commander to retain their actual surname, Afshordi, in official documents, including on gravestones.
The use of the name Bagheri in public discourse remains widespread due to the brothers’ prominence during the war, especially in military and media contexts. However, the official surname of the family remains Afshordi, and its appearance on tombstones and identity documents aligns with legal records.
In short, what some perceived as a discrepancy is in fact a reflection of wartime necessity and personal legacy. The gravestone, bearing the name Afshordi, honors not only the man’s identity but also the quiet history behind the name Bagheri—a name born out of resistance, strategy, and brotherly solidarity.
