Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests
Summary
In Iran, large-scale protests have led to hundreds of deaths, including those of a referee and a student. Protests began due to economic issues and have spread widely, prompting a tough response from the government.Key Facts
- Protests in Iran started on December 28 over economic concerns in Tehran.
- The demonstrations have spread to 186 cities and all 31 provinces.
- Nearly 500 protesters and 48 security forces have been killed, according to a US-based rights group.
- The government reportedly arrested about 10,600 people during the protests.
- Amir Mohammad Koohkan, a referee, was killed in Neyriz, Fars Province.
- Rubina Aminian, a student, was shot during protests in Tehran.
- The protests demand an end to the rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- The Iranian government has imposed an internet shutdown, making it hard to verify information.
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