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Children Among 300 Minors Arrested in Iran Protests

1/31/2026

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  • Iran confirmed that children were among those arrested during recent nationwide protests.
  • Farshad Ebrahimpour, deputy chairman of Iran’s parliamentary education commission, said some students under 18 were detained.
  • Rights groups say at least 300 minors have been arrested.
  • The National Security Council reported a death toll of 3,117, while human rights groups estimate 6,479 deaths, including 118 children.