Students stage protest at Sharif University in Tehran

Students stage protest at Sharif University in Tehran VIDEO

21 February 2026 22:55

Today, a group of students held a protest at Sharif University in Tehran.

According to Caliber.Az, citing the Telegram channel Free Iran, the footage shared on social media captures protesters chanting slogans, including “Freedom, freedom, freedom!” and other politically charged messages.

Reports indicate that members of the paramilitary Basij entered the campus and used force during the demonstration.

Videos of the incident are reportedly circulating widely on social media platforms.

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