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.
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