Iranian University Students Resume Protest Across Campuses, Clash With Basij
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Iranian University Students Resume Protest Across Campuses, Clash With Basij

06 April, 2026.Iran.11 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Protests have spread to additional universities across Iran.
  • Violent clashes erupt inside universities as security forces confront protesters.
  • Internet access is being restricted or cut amid the demonstrations.

Campus Protests Ignite

Iranian university students resumed anti-government protests after a month-long closure.

Protests began at Sharif and Amirkabir universities and spread nationwide.

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Students at the University of Tehran set fire to the Islamic Republic flag.

Basij Clashes and Symbolic Acts

Regime supporters affiliated with the Basij attacked students at the University of Tehran.

Students at Alzahra burned the Islamic Republic flag.

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At Isfahan, students raised the pre-1979 lion and sun flag and chanted 'Long live the shah'.

Thousands Killed in January Crackdown

The protests come more than 45 days after a brutal January crackdown.

HRANA confirmed at least 7,000 killed, with another 11,700 under investigation.

Trump claimed 32,000 killed, while Iran confirmed 3,117 deaths.

Government Acknowledges Student Anger

Mohajerani acknowledged students have wounds in their hearts and are angry.

She insisted they must adhere to the establishment's red lines, including protecting the flag.

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Many universities remain closed more than a month after the protests.

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