At least 35 people were reportedly killed during protests in Iran, according to a rights group. The demonstrations took place in various cities across the country, including Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan. The protests are said to have erupted due to rising fuel prices and the government’s decision to ration gasoline.
The rights group stated that security forces used tear gas, firearms, and even helicopter gunfire to disperse the protesters. Among the casualties were both civilians and security personnel. The Iranian government has not yet confirmed the death toll.
Authorities in Iran have described the protests as illegal, blaming “thugs” and foreign enemies for the violence. They have emphasized that the price increase on gasoline is meant to fund cash handouts to the country’s neediest citizens.
The protests come amid escalating tensions in the region, with Iran facing economic challenges due to international sanctions. Some analysts suggest that the government’s move to raise fuel prices could be an attempt to offset the impact of these sanctions on the economy.
The situation is still developing, with the Iranian government promising to restore calm and order. However, the true extent of the casualties and the long-term implications of the protests remain uncertain.
Sources Analysis:
Rights Group – The rights group may have a bias towards promoting human rights and may have a goal of exposing potential violations by the Iranian government.
Iranian Government – The Iranian government is a directly involved party and may have an interest in downplaying the events to maintain stability and authority.
Fact Check:
Protests in Iran – Verified facts, multiple sources confirm the occurrence of protests.
35 people killed – Unconfirmed claims, pending official confirmation from the Iranian government.
Government blaming “thugs” and foreign enemies – Statement that cannot be independently verified, as motives behind protests are complex and multifaceted.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “At least 35 people killed during Iran protests, rights group says”. 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.