A wave of student-led protests in Iran has swept across at least 13 universities since Saturday, as verified footage reveals a growing wave of anti-government sentiment. The demonstrations, which began at several major institutions, have now spread to smaller universities, including the Sajjad University of Technology in Mashhad, Iran's second-largest city. One video shows students chanting against the Basij force, a paramilitary volunteer group linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), whose members have clashed with student protesters this week. The protests have also reached the Shandiz Institute of Higher Education in Mashhad, where students gathered near the main building. Additionally, multiple videos from Khajeh Nasir University in Tehran have been confirmed, showing pro and anti-government protesters facing off in front of the school of mechanical engineering. The science minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has warned that he will not tolerate any instances of 'rioting' at universities. As the protests continue, the world watches with bated breath, wondering what the future holds for Iran's youth and the country's political landscape.
