Iran Protest Crackdown Leaves Hundreds Reportedly Dead (Full Transcript)

Human rights groups and medical staff describe lethal force against protesters, profiling several victims reportedly killed by security forces.
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[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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Reports indicate Iran’s security forces have carried out a deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests, with Human Rights Activists verifying over 400 protester deaths in two weeks. Medical personnel describe indiscriminate killings and fear retaliation. Several victims are profiled, including 23-year-old Kurdish design student Robina Aminian, bodybuilding champion and coach Mehdi Massoud Zatpava, and futsal coach/referee Amir Mohammad Kukan—each reportedly killed by security force gunfire while protesting or amid protests.
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Reports of Deadly Crackdown on Protesters in Iran
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Negative: The tone is mournful and alarming, emphasizing verified deaths, indiscriminate killing, fear of reprisals, and personal stories of victims killed by gunfire during protests.
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Question 1:
What did the group Human Rights Activists report verifying over the last two weeks?
More than 400 protester deaths
A peace agreement between protesters and the government
The resignation of key Iranian officials
A nationwide internet shutdown lasting two weeks
Correct Answer:
More than 400 protester deaths

Question 2:
Why did medical personnel share accounts with CNN on condition of anonymity?
They wanted to avoid international media attention
They feared repercussions from the regime
They were unsure the events occurred
They were participating in a government survey
Correct Answer:
They feared repercussions from the regime

Question 3:
Which victim was described as a two-time world classic bodybuilding champion?
Robina Aminian
Mehdi Massoud Zatpava
Amir Mohammad Kukan
A doctor in Neshabur
Correct Answer:
Mehdi Massoud Zatpava

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