Iran Protest Crackdown Leaves Hundreds Reportedly Dead (Full Transcript)
[00:00:00] Speaker 1: Fears of a bloody crackdown by Iran's security forces against anti-regime protesters are being realized. The U.S.-based group Human Rights Activists have said that they have verified the deaths of more than 400 protesters in the last two weeks. Medical personnel within the country have been sending harrowing accounts to CNN on condition of anonymity as they fear repercussions from the regime. One doctor in the city of Neshabur has described indiscriminate killing on Friday. The video of what is described is difficult to obtain and verify. Among the victims, 23-year-old design student Robina Aminian, killed by gunfire Thursday while protesting, according to Hengor, a Norway-based human rights organization. Her social media posts show her displaying traditional Kurdish outfits. Her uncle says she was hopeful for the future, but the Islamic Republic stole that from her. Mehdi Massoud Zatpava was 39 and a two-time world classic bodybuilding champion, now coach. He was reportedly shot and killed Friday during protests in the northwest city of Rasht. According to pro-reform news outlet Iran Wire, he wrote in his last Instagram post, quote, "'We only want our rights.' The voice that has been stifled for 40 years must be shouted out." Amir Mohammad Kukan was a coach and referee for the sport futsal. Iran Wire says he was killed by direct fire from security forces on Saturday night. Just three of the scores of victims killed by Iran's security forces calling for change and paying with their lives.
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