THIS is the horrifying moment an Iranian regime truck ploughs into a crowd of protesters, killing one and injuring three.
Shocking footage shows a black truck with flashing lights speeding down a packed street.
As the vehicle races forward, people desperately try to escape in all directions.
According to the independent TV network Iran International, terrified screams could be heard as one woman was killed and three others injured.
The harrowing footage was captured on January 8 in Yahyavi Square, in the northwestern city of Ardabil.
At the time, the Iranian authorities were at the height of carrying out brutal crackdowns on protesters.
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Reports suggest at least 50,834 people have now been arrested since protests broke out in late December.
US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency say at least 6,876 people have also been killed.
However, other human rights organisations put the tally much higher, with some estimating as many as 30,000 have been killed.
In the midst of this, US and Iranian officials are set to meet for the first time since the regime’s violent operation began.
The upcoming talks – scheduled for Friday in Muscat, Oman – are expected to play a pivotal role in determining whether the US will consider renewed military action against Iran.
Oman has previously hosted multiple rounds of nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran.
While the Trump administration has not officially confirmed the talks, the White House has expressed eagerness for the meeting.
This comes despite rising tensions, including the US shooting down an Iranian drone that came dangerously close to an American aircraft carrier on Tuesday morning.
Iranian boats, reportedly from the regime’s Revolutionary Guard, also attempted to block a US-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has yet to acknowledge either of these incidents, but so far, neither has derailed the prospect of talks between Washington and Tehran.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has been planning talks with Iranian officials in Turkey later this week.
President Donald Trump “is always wanting to pursue diplomacy first, but obviously it takes two to tango,” Leavitt said.
Despite the diplomatic efforts, Trump has not ruled out the possibility of renewed military action if the talks fail.
“Right now we’re talking to them, we’re talking to Iran, and if we can work something out that’d be great,” Trump said.
“And if we can’t, probably bad things would happen”
Iran has warned of retaliation against US bases and vessels if attacked.
Trump’s initial calls to Tehran were focused on urging the regime to “stop killing” protesters and warning against executing detained demonstrators.
However, his focus has since shifted to negotiating a new deal on Iran’s nuclear program.