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200 Students Named in Iran's Protest Violence Revelation

2/13/2026

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On February 12, 2026, during a parade in Iran, the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations published a list naming 200 students killed by the regime during protests.
The list notes violence against students as young as 14.
The release reveals a rift between the regime and youth who helped propel its rise to power in 1979.
The release coincides with the regime's attempts to project legitimacy.

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Story summary

On February 12, 2026, during a parade in Iran, the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations published a list naming 200 students killed by the regime during protests.
The list notes violence against students as young as 14.
The release reveals a rift between the regime and youth who helped propel its rise to power in 1979.
The release coincides with the regime's attempts to project legitimacy.