"The protest erupted on February 21outside Sharif University as students confronted soldiers from the Basij, a volunteer paramilitary force that has played a prominent role in quashing past political protests. The students could be heard chanting "Shame, shame," according to video published by the Khabar-e Daneshjoo student news agency and elsewhere. Others could be seen waving the Iranian national flag."
"At least 7,000 people were killed during the nationwide protests that erupted in late December 2025, according to human rights groups, although the real death toll is believed to be significantly higher.Most of the killings reportedly occurred from January 8 to 10, the peak of the crackdown. The protests, which have since subsided, were among the largest in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution."
"The protests have drawn global attention and condemnation of the brutal crackdown by government forces. Amnesty International said at least 30 Iranians were facing the death penalty in connection with the protests. US President Donald Trump has warned Tehran against further violence against demonstrators, and threatened military actions against the regime. Trump dispatched two aircraft carrier strike groups, with dozens of fighter jets and bombers"
On February 21 students chanted anti-government slogans and clashed with security forces outside Sharif University in Tehran. Videos captured chants of "Shame, shame" and students waving the Iranian national flag. Similar gatherings occurred at Amir Kabir University of Technology and Tehran University. The demonstrations coincided with hundreds of memorial ceremonies for victims killed during major clashes in January. Human rights groups estimate at least 7,000 people were killed during nationwide protests that began in late December 2025, with most killings occurring January 8–10. Amnesty International reported at least 30 Iranians face the death penalty related to the protests. The United States deployed two aircraft carrier strike groups.
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