Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests

Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed in Iran during widespread anti-government protests that began on December 28th over economic issues in Tehran and have spread across the country. The demonstrations, now calling for an end to the Islamic Republic, have been met with a government crackdown, resulting in thousands of arrests and a high death toll. A US-based rights group estimates nearly 500 protesters and 48 security personnel have been killed. Among the victims are a referee, Amir Mohammad Koohkan, and a student, Rubina Aminian, who were both fatally shot during protests. Due to an internet shutdown and restrictions on international media, verifying information from inside Iran remains difficult, but sources indicate the death toll may be higher than reported.

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