Iran Forensic Authorities Announce "Amini's Signs Are Disease, Not Beating"

"Not Caused by Beating or Assault" Claim
Also Mentioned Brain Tumor Surgery Amini Underwent at Age 8

Iran's forensic organization announced on the 7th (local time) that Amini's cause of death last month was due to illness.
The photo shows a protester's placard with a picture of Amini's face. Photo by AP Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] Iranian authorities have announced that the cause of death of Mahsa Amini, a woman in her 20s who died after being arrested by police last month for not wearing a hijab, was due to an illness rather than blunt force trauma or beating.

According to major foreign media including AFP on the 7th (local time), the Iranian Forensic Organization stated in a report broadcast on state TV that "Amini's death was not caused by blows to the head, limbs, or organs related to life support." They further expressed the opinion that "her death is also related to brain tumor surgery she underwent at the age of 8." The direct cause of death was multiple organ failure caused by cerebral hypoxia, a condition where oxygen supply to the brain is insufficient. As evidence for this claim, the Forensic Organization released Amini's brain and lung CT scan results, autopsy, and pathological examinations. However, there was no mention regarding whether Amini had any injuries.

Earlier, a lawyer representing the family told the anti-government Etemad Online news agency in an interview that "reputable doctors believe Amini was beaten while in custody."

Mahsa Amini (22) was reportedly arrested by morality police in Tehran, the capital of Iran, on September 13 for not wearing a hijab and collapsed during interrogation on the same day. She was transferred to a hospital but fell into an unconscious state and died three days later on September 16 (local time).

Amini's suspicious death has sparked widespread protests across Iran. Human rights organizations claim that over 150 civilians have died and hundreds have been injured during the protests, while the Iranian government announced that more than 20 security personnel have died. The Iranian leadership expressed regret over Amini's death but strongly criticized the protests, stating that "behind the protests are conspiracies by Iran's 'enemies,' including the United States."

As the protests intensify, on the 7th (local time), the French government urged all its citizens to leave Iran as soon as possible. On the same day, the Dutch government also urged all Dutch nationals to leave Iran and advised against all travel to Iran.

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