Hyderabad: Student Protests have resurfaced in Iran weeks after authorities suppressed widespread anti government demonstrations. Fresh student led protests have erupted across universities, with reports of clashes and anti regime slogans. The renewed unrest signals continued tension on campuses despite earlier crackdowns.
Large gatherings were reported at major institutions in Tehran, including the Sharif University of Technology. Videos circulating online showed crowds chanting slogans against the leadership. Demonstrators were reportedly heard shouting phrases in Farsi condemning authorities. Some videos also showed students denouncing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
According to diaspora media outlet Iran International, paramilitary forces linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were deployed to disperse protesters. Meanwhile, media reported that several individuals were injured during scuffles at university campuses. However, specific details about the injuries were not disclosed.
Demonstrations were also reported at Beheshti and Amir Kabir universities in Tehran. In addition, protests took place at Mashhad University in the northeast. Meanwhile, in Abdanan, a town in western Iran known for previous unrest, protesters allegedly raised slogans such as “Death to the dictator” after the reported arrest of an activist teacher, according to rights groups.
The renewed Student Protests follow a wave of nationwide demonstrations that began in December over economic grievances. Those protests later escalated into broader anti government movements. Iranian authorities stated that more than 3,000 people died in the earlier violence and attributed the unrest to hostile foreign interference. However, the US based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported significantly higher casualty figures.
Tensions remain high amid strained relations between Iran and the United States. After the earlier crackdown, US President Donald Trump warned of possible military action. Later, focus shifted to negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. Recent diplomatic engagement included Oman mediated talks. Meanwhile, Washington reinforced its military presence in the region.
The latest Student Protests highlight continuing discontent among sections of Iranian society, especially students, despite previous suppression efforts.
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