Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Erika Solomon, Sanam Mahoozi and Devon LumFebruary 22, 2026 at 08:37 PM

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Student-led anti-government protests erupted for a second day at universities in Tehran and Mashhad, Iran, despite a recent deadly crackdown on dissent. The demonstrations, occurring at at least seven university campuses, mark some of the first major protests since January when thousands were killed and tens of thousands arrested. Students are mourning those killed in earlier protests and calling for an end to the rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The protests coincide with internal discontent and rising tensions with the U.S. While the government has not officially acknowledged the protests, a University of Tehran official cautioned students against violence.

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