TEHRAN: Anti-government protests have entered a new phase in Iran, with students at eight universities holding demonstrations for a second consecutive day, according to media reports on Tuesday.
The renewed unrest signals growing dissatisfaction among segments of the population, particularly within academic institutions as tensions with the US flared up again with President Trump threatening of an attack.
Protesters chanted slogans criticizing the government and carried flags bearing the pre-1979 lion and sun emblem, a symbol associated with the era before the Islamic Revolution. The imagery reflected broader political grievances and calls for change.
In several locations, tensions escalated into clashes between demonstrators and security forces, though the full extent of injuries or arrests has not yet been officially confirmed.
The latest wave of protests follows nationwide demonstrations in January, during which confrontations between security personnel and protesters intensified across multiple cities. Those earlier rallies reportedly led to a heightened security presence and increased scrutiny of activist groups.
The President of the United States previously warned Iranian authorities against cracking down on demonstrators, cautioning that continued violence against protesters could result in serious consequences.
The statement underscored growing international attention on developments inside Iran as the situation continues to unfold.
