Iran’s government stresses ‘red lines’ as students protest in universities

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Maziar MotamediFebruary 24, 2026 at 05:13 PM

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In Iran, the government has warned protesting students against crossing "red lines" as clashes continue for a fourth day at universities. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani acknowledged student anger stemming from the January protest killings, but emphasized the need to protect "sacred things and the flag." This comes after footage showed some students burning the current flag and raising the pre-revolution lion and sun flag. While the government claims to want to hear the students, many universities remain closed since the January protests, and some classes have moved online. Pro-government groups have clashed violently with anti-establishment students at open campuses, with demonstrations occurring at major universities in Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan. Students are chanting slogans such as "Death to the dictator" and "Freedom."

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Shiraz 40% Isfahan 40% Basij 50% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 60% Fatemeh Mohajerani ×260% Tehran ×370% Iranian Government ×380% Iran ×690%

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