An Iranian university student has been killed during nationwide anti-government protests, after being shot at close range, according to accounts from family members and witnesses. The death has become a powerful symbol of the escalating violence surrounding the unrest in Iran.
The student, identified as Rubina Aminian, was reportedly struck in the head during a protest, with relatives saying the shooting occurred at very close distance. Human rights groups say the circumstances point to the use of live ammunition during crowd control operations, a claim Iranian authorities have previously disputed in similar cases.
Her death comes amid expanding protests across Iran, driven by political, social and economic grievances. Security forces have intensified their response, with reports of arrests, intimidation and the use of force as demonstrations continue to spread to universities and major cities.
International rights organisations say the killing adds to a rising number of protest-related deaths and reflects a broader pattern of alleged human rights violations. Calls for accountability and independent investigations have grown louder, as global attention remains focused on Iran’s handling of the protests and the safety of demonstrators.
