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Iran's Crackdown: 7,000 Dead, Schools Under Regime Control

2/13/2026

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In Iran, the crackdown has resulted in over 7,000 deaths, including at least 200 children.
Documentation of these events has been hindered by internet shutdowns and limited access for experts.
Shiva Amelirad, representative of the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers Trade Association, says the regime controls schools and discussions.
She emphasizes the psychological impact of the violence on students and teachers.

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In Iran, the crackdown has resulted in over 7,000 deaths, including at least 200 children.
Documentation of these events has been hindered by internet shutdowns and limited access for experts.
Shiva Amelirad, representative of the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers Trade Association, says the regime controls schools and discussions.
She emphasizes the psychological impact of the violence on students and teachers.