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Victims of Iran protests include student found dead
Summary
Iran Human Rights reported a 23-year-old student was found dead after Tehran protests and her family identified the body; nationwide demonstrations and reports of a tightened security response are ongoing.
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A 23-year-old student, Rubina Aminian, was reported found dead after joining protests in Tehran, according to Iran Human Rights. Her parents travelled from Kermanshah to Tehran and identified their daughter's body, the report said. The case has been reported alongside broader nationwide demonstrations and accounts of an intensified security response.
Known details:
- Iran Human Rights reported the student was killed and her body was found beside a road.
- Family members identified the body in Tehran and were initially told they could not bring it home, according to the report.
- Medical and activist accounts cited increased use of lethal force in recent nights and hospitals treating many casualties.
- Communications disruptions have made independent verification of events difficult.
Summary:
The reports raise concerns about the scale of the response to nationwide protests and the impact on families and medical services. Undetermined at this time.
