Iran has been rocked by nationwide protests since last month, and media and other reports say the death toll is rising. Reuters quoted an Iranian official on Tuesday as saying around 2,000 people have been killed in the unrest.
A US-based human rights group reported 2,003 deaths. An Iranian government official told local media that more than two-thirds of the victims were "martyrs." But the government has not released an exact number of casualties. It has also restricted internet access in the country.
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said it restricted the internet due to security concerns, and she indicated this will stay in place until the situation stabilizes. She also blamed the United States and Israel for inciting the violence in the country.
US President Donald Trump is continuing to keep up pressure on Iran. During a speech in Michigan, he encouraged the Iranians to keep protesting, and warned that those who have killed protesters will "pay a very big price." He also said he has canceled all meetings with Iranian officials.
Quiz 1:
According to the article, what is the approximate number of deaths reported in Iran's protests, according to an Iranian official?
A. 1,000
B. 2,000
C. 3,000
D. 5,000
Quiz 2:
What reason did the Iranian government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, give for restricting internet access?
A. To prevent the spread of misinformation about the protests.
B. To limit the influence of foreign media outlets.
C. Due to security concerns, until the situation stabilizes.
D. To prevent protestors from organizing.
Quiz 3:
What action did US President Donald Trump take regarding meetings with Iranian officials?
A. He canceled all meetings.
B. He postponed meetings indefinitely.
C. He proposed new meetings to discuss the protests.
D. He delegated meetings to his Vice President.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A
A US-based human rights group reported 2,003 deaths. An Iranian government official told local media that more than two-thirds of the victims were "martyrs." But the government has not released an exact number of casualties. It has also restricted internet access in the country.
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said it restricted the internet due to security concerns, and she indicated this will stay in place until the situation stabilizes. She also blamed the United States and Israel for inciting the violence in the country.
US President Donald Trump is continuing to keep up pressure on Iran. During a speech in Michigan, he encouraged the Iranians to keep protesting, and warned that those who have killed protesters will "pay a very big price." He also said he has canceled all meetings with Iranian officials.
Quiz 1:
According to the article, what is the approximate number of deaths reported in Iran's protests, according to an Iranian official?
A. 1,000
B. 2,000
C. 3,000
D. 5,000
Quiz 2:
What reason did the Iranian government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, give for restricting internet access?
A. To prevent the spread of misinformation about the protests.
B. To limit the influence of foreign media outlets.
C. Due to security concerns, until the situation stabilizes.
D. To prevent protestors from organizing.
Quiz 3:
What action did US President Donald Trump take regarding meetings with Iranian officials?
A. He canceled all meetings.
B. He postponed meetings indefinitely.
C. He proposed new meetings to discuss the protests.
D. He delegated meetings to his Vice President.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A
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Iran faces nationwide protests with rising death toll (reports vary, ~2000+). Gov't restricts internet, blames US/Israel. Trump encourages protests & cancels meetings with Iranian officials. #Iran #protests #Trump
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260114_N01/
Date: Jan. 14, 2026
Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2026-01-14
Created: 2026/01/14 11:40
Updated: 2026/01/15 08:06
Last Read: 2026/01/15 08:06