Iranian protesters who escaped tell CBS News war has made things worse
Summary
Two Iranian brothers who took part in anti-government protests fled to northern Iraq to escape arrest and possible execution. Despite a ceasefire announced by President Trump, human rights groups report the Iranian regime has increased crackdowns, including arrests and executions.Key Facts
- The war between the U.S. and Iran has lasted 90 days with unstable hopes for a peace deal.
- Karvan (22) and his brother Kavian (20) participated in protests against the Iranian government in 2022 and early 2026.
- Iranian protests were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman, while in police custody.
- President Trump stated about 32,000 people were killed in the government’s crackdown, though this number is not verified.
- Tens of thousands have been arrested, and dozens executed since the protests began.
- The brothers fled Iran on May 13 to the Kurdistan region in northern Iraq for safety.
- Rights group Hengaw reports about 40,000 people detained during recent protests, 31 sentenced to death, and 15 executed.
- Despite a ceasefire starting April 8, the government increased arrests targeting protesters and anyone documenting the conflict.
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