Iranian students begin new university term with protests
Summary
Students at multiple Iranian universities began the new semester with protests against the government, including clashes with pro-government Basij militia amid ongoing unrest since the anti-government demonstrations last month.
Key Points
- Students protested at several Iranian universities at the start of the new semester.
- Protests included clashes with pro-government Basij militia at Sharif University of Technology.
- Protesters condemned Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and called for Reza Pahlavi to become monarch.
- Demonstrations occurred in multiple cities including Tehran, Mashhad, and Abdanan with chants against the government.