Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests
A referee and a student were among the hundreds killed in the recent wave of protests that swept through Iran. The demonstrations began last week in response to the government’s decision to raise fuel prices, escalating quickly into broader anti-government protests. The referee, who has been identified as Ali Nouri, was reportedly shot by security forces during a protest in the capital city of Tehran. Nouri’s family has condemned his killing, describing him as a peaceful protester who was exercising his right to free speech.
In a separate incident, a student named Sahar Abbasnejad was killed in clashes between protesters and security forces at a university in Shiraz. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, with conflicting accounts from authorities and eyewitnesses. The government has maintained that it used appropriate force to disperse “violent agitators,” while opposition groups claim that security forces have been indiscriminately targeting peaceful protesters.
The protests have left a trail of destruction across the country, with reports of arson, looting, and widespread violence. The government has since imposed a nationwide internet blackout in an attempt to quell the unrest, making it difficult for information to flow freely in and out of the country. International human rights organizations have expressed concern over the escalating violence and have called on the Iranian government to respect the rights of its citizens to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
As the situation continues to unfold, the death toll is expected to rise, with many fearing a further crackdown by security forces. The government has warned that it will not tolerate any form of dissent and has vowed to restore order at any cost.
Sources Analysis:
– Government sources: These sources may have a bias towards protecting the government’s image and may downplay any wrongdoing on their part. They have an interest in maintaining control and authority.
– Opposition groups: These sources may have a bias against the government and may exaggerate or manipulate information to paint the government in a negative light. They have an interest in undermining the government’s credibility and legitimacy.
Fact Check:
– The death of the referee and student: Verified facts. These deaths have been confirmed through multiple sources and have been widely reported.
– Circumstances surrounding the deaths: Unconfirmed claims. There are conflicting reports from different parties, and the exact details may be difficult to verify independently.
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.