Iran Protests Intensify After Student’s Death
Following the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Amir Mohammad Khaleghi near Tehran University, student protests erupted, fueled by accusations of negligence and inadequate security. The demonstrations, met with a heavy security presence and arrests, have spread to other universities nationwide, with students chanting slogans against the government and demanding accountability. Prominent figures, including exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi and Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, have voiced support for the protesters. In response, the government announced security upgrades and an investigation, though the potential for further escalation remains.
John Q. Hosedrinker