Iran Protest Crackdown: Reports of 400+ Deaths (Full Transcript)

Rights group and medical sources describe a deadly crackdown on Iranian protesters, highlighting victims and alleged indiscriminate killings.
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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. Now, medical personnel within the country have been sending harrowing accounts to CNN on condition of anonymity as they fear repercussions from the regime. Now, 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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The transcript reports escalating violence in Iran’s crackdown on anti-regime protests. Human Rights Activists says it verified over 400 protester deaths in two weeks. Anonymous medical personnel describe indiscriminate killings, including in Neshabur. The segment highlights several victims: 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 forces during protests.
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Reports of Iran Protest Crackdown and Rising Death Toll
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Negative: The tone is grave and distressing, focusing on verified deaths, allegations of indiscriminate killings, and personal stories of victims, conveying fear, mourning, and outrage.
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Question 1:
According to the transcript, how many protester deaths did Human Rights Activists say it verified over the last two weeks?
More than 40
More than 100
More than 400
More than 1,000
Correct Answer:
More than 400

Question 2:
Why did medical personnel share accounts with CNN anonymously?
They lacked official credentials
They feared repercussions from the regime
They were paid by foreign media
They were unsure the events happened
Correct Answer:
They feared repercussions from the regime

Question 3:
Which victim is described as a two-time world classic bodybuilding champion?
Robina Aminian
Mehdi Massoud Zatpava
Amir Mohammad Kukan
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Mehdi Massoud Zatpava

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