Iran's Ongoing Protests Claim Lives of Innocent Youth as Security Forces' Indiscriminate Targeting Continues
At least three young lives have been lost in the escalating protests across Iran, where security forces are accused of carrying out a "brutal and indiscriminate" crackdown on civilians. The uprisings, sparked by the collapse of the country's currency and rising living costs, have spread to over 78 cities and 222 locations, with demonstrators calling for an end to the regime.
The nationwide unrest has claimed at least 20 lives, including 990 people arrested, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRAI). The latest casualties include two minors, 15-year-old Mostafa Falahi from Azna and 17-year-old Rasul Kadivarian from Kermanshah, who were killed during clashes with security forces. A third child's death has been reported by state media in Qom, although their identity remains unknown.
Human rights groups have condemned the regime's actions as "a clear violation of international law" and "indiscriminate targeting of a civilian population." Skylar Thompson, deputy director of HRAI, warned that the presence of children among protesters should not be an excuse for security forces to use lethal force.
This is not the first time Iranian youth have been caught in the crossfire. In 2022's Woman, Life, Freedom protests, more than 500 people, including at least 60 children as young as eight years old, were killed. Witnesses describe this weekend's violence as chaotic and brutal, with security forces opening fire on crowds chanting anti-government slogans.
The situation has been further exacerbated by reports of the Khomeini hospital in Ilam being raided and attacked by security forces, where injured protesters had been taken for treatment. Human rights groups have accused state forces of using military-grade weapons, teargas, and brutal tactics to quell the protests, including severely beating detainees before transferring them to undisclosed locations.
As the death toll rises, concerns are mounting about the Iranian government's willingness to protect its citizens from violence. The international community is once again calling for an end to the regime's actions, which have been widely condemned as "unacceptable" and "a clear breach of human rights."
At least three young lives have been lost in the escalating protests across Iran, where security forces are accused of carrying out a "brutal and indiscriminate" crackdown on civilians. The uprisings, sparked by the collapse of the country's currency and rising living costs, have spread to over 78 cities and 222 locations, with demonstrators calling for an end to the regime.
The nationwide unrest has claimed at least 20 lives, including 990 people arrested, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRAI). The latest casualties include two minors, 15-year-old Mostafa Falahi from Azna and 17-year-old Rasul Kadivarian from Kermanshah, who were killed during clashes with security forces. A third child's death has been reported by state media in Qom, although their identity remains unknown.
Human rights groups have condemned the regime's actions as "a clear violation of international law" and "indiscriminate targeting of a civilian population." Skylar Thompson, deputy director of HRAI, warned that the presence of children among protesters should not be an excuse for security forces to use lethal force.
This is not the first time Iranian youth have been caught in the crossfire. In 2022's Woman, Life, Freedom protests, more than 500 people, including at least 60 children as young as eight years old, were killed. Witnesses describe this weekend's violence as chaotic and brutal, with security forces opening fire on crowds chanting anti-government slogans.
The situation has been further exacerbated by reports of the Khomeini hospital in Ilam being raided and attacked by security forces, where injured protesters had been taken for treatment. Human rights groups have accused state forces of using military-grade weapons, teargas, and brutal tactics to quell the protests, including severely beating detainees before transferring them to undisclosed locations.
As the death toll rises, concerns are mounting about the Iranian government's willingness to protect its citizens from violence. The international community is once again calling for an end to the regime's actions, which have been widely condemned as "unacceptable" and "a clear breach of human rights."
just saw this news about iran protests and it broke my heart thinking about all those young lives lost already 
990 people arrested is crazy like whats gonna happen to them? 
security forces gotta stop using lethal force on minors they're just trying to express themselves 
ppl need to stand up against the regime's brutal tactics 
anyone else following this news and getting worried about the situation in iran? 
How many more kids have to die before something changes? The Iranian government needs to get its act together and start respecting human life. And what's with the regime thinking they can just raid hospitals and attack injured protesters? That's not how you handle a crisis, dude 
. The international community needs to keep pushing for change until this bloodshed stops 
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I mean, I get it, the situation is serious and all that. But have you seen the layout of this site lately? It's like they took a few bad design choices from 2005 and just... no 
. And don't even get me started on the comments section - so many of them are just rehashing the same old talking points. Where's the nuance? The depth? I want to see some real discussion here, not just a bunch of surface-level opinions.
. I'm tired of feeling like I'm stuck in some kind of online echo chamber... 
. Why can't security forces show some restraint? It's like they're targeting civilians without care 
. This is not just about human rights, it's about basic humanity 
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That's not childhood trauma, that's just plain cruel 
. We need to stand together for peace and human rights, not more violence 
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. the protests are about more than just economics, they're about freedom and dignity for the Iranian people. but instead of listening to their demands, the government is using brutal force to quell the uprising 
. and btw, what's with the age of the protesters? you'd think that would be a clear indication that they shouldn't be targeted 
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, like what even is going on in iran rn? they're basically attacking their own kids and it's just not right. the security forces' actions are super brutal and i dont think anyone's gonna get hurt if they just calm down and talk to the protesters. its all about communication and compromise 
and it's not even just the kids either, I'm hearing reports of adults being beaten up too by security forces. it's all so brutal 
what are we gonna do about it? these protests seem to be escalating by the minute and no one's really sure when they'll stop... it's like the government is just trying to squash any dissent with their heavy-handed tactics 
their lives lost because of some adults' decisions is just heartbreaking 
the world needs to keep calling out these regimes for their brutal actions & until then, these kids' lives won't be in vain 
It's devastating to think about the innocent lives lost, including children as young as 8 years old in 2022's protests 
. The human rights groups are spot on in condemning this brutal crackdown - it's not just about targeting the protesters, but also the civilians who get caught in the crossfire 
. This is not a drill, folks! 
. and dont even get me started on the hospital being raided by the "security" forces. that's just horrific. ppl r talking about this stuff for years now, but nothing changes 
how can security forces just keep targeting civilians like this? there's no excuse for killing kids Mostafa and Rasul, they're just innocent youth trying to express themselves. I'm getting so frustrated with all these reports of kids being beaten, arrested, and killed by the authorities. The international community needs to step up and do more than just condemn the regime's actions - we need concrete action to stop this violence ASAP 
I was just thinking, have you guys tried those new plant-based milk alternatives? 
They're supposed to be super healthy and vegan-friendly. I'm still deciding whether to try them out or stick with my usual oat milk... 
can't believe what's happening in Iran right now 20 lives lost already and it's just getting worse by the minute security forces are completely out of control and it's all just so bloody pointless 