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News in English (USA) / 01.04.2026 / 03:00

Iran Expands Recruitment of Children for Military Roles Amid Rising Tensions

Recent reports indicate that Iran is increasingly employing children as young as 12 for military support roles amidst escalating conflicts. The Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has lowered the minimum age for recruitment, calling children to serve in various capacities, including manning checkpoints. This controversial initiative has sparked global outrage, particularly after reports of fatalities among these young recruits, such as the death of an 11-year-old boy at an IRGC checkpoint. Witnesses have observed armed teenagers on front lines, heightening concerns over child safety and human rights violations. Efforts to bolster military ranks by recruiting minors reflect a troubling trend as Iran grapples with intensified US-Israeli tensions.
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