Children Were Arrested in Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Protests
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An Iranian government official acknowledged that children were arrested during the recent crackdown on nationwide protests, which began in December 2025 due to economic issues and evolved into anti-government demonstrations. The official did not specify the number of children detained or the length of their custody. Rights groups estimate that at least 300 children, adolescents, and students have been detained. The government has largely suppressed the protests, and is now focused on arresting protesters and increasing security in schools. The government's official death toll is 3,117, while a U.S.-based human rights group has verified 6,479 deaths, including 118 children. A teachers' union condemned the violence against students and teachers, and called for the release of those in custody.
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