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Trump calls Iran protest killing 'signficant' NHK

US President Donald Trump has commented on deadly anti-government protests in Iran, saying, "The killing looks like it's significant."
Telling reporters on Tuesday that Iran is on his mind, Trump said, "We'll get some accurate numbers as to what's happening with regard to the killing." He added, "We'll act accordingly."
The Iranian government has not made public how many people have died or been injured.
The New York Times quoted an anonymous senior Iranian health ministry official as saying about 3,000 people, including security officers, have been killed. A US-based human rights group put the number at over 2,500.
Citing a source familiar with the matter, US news website Axios reported on Tuesday, "Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in closed-door meetings in recent days that, at this stage, the administration is looking at non-kinetic responses to help the protesters."
Trump called on the people of Iran to keep protesting and take over their institutions.

Quiz 1:
According to President Trump, what is his approach to the situation in Iran?
A. Sending military forces immediately.
B. Waiting for accurate numbers before acting.
C. Publicly condemning the Iranian government without further action.
D. Ignoring the protests and focusing on domestic issues.

Quiz 2:
What is the estimated number of deaths, according to an anonymous Iranian health ministry official?
A. Over 1,500
B. Exactly 2,000
C. Around 3,000
D. Less than 1,000

Quiz 3:
What type of response is the US administration reportedly considering, according to Axios?
A. Non-kinetic responses.
B. Diplomatic negotiations.
C. Economic sanctions only.
D. Military intervention.



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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A
Summary
Trump commented on deadly Iran protests, seeking accurate casualty figures & hinting at action. Reports suggest ~3,000 deaths (unconfirmed). US considering non-kinetic support for protesters. #Iran #Trump #protests
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Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260114_11/

Date: Jan. 14, 2026

Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2026-01-14

Created: 2026/01/14 14:40

Updated: 2026/01/15 08:04

Last Read: 2026/01/15 08:04

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