Student-led protests are continuing across universities in Iran, according to footage published by international media outlets. Demonstrations have reportedly taken place in at least 13 educational institutions nationwide since the weekend.
Videos show students chanting slogans against Iranian security forces and expressing support for former monarch Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, while counter-protesters wave Iranian flags in support of the government.
Meanwhile, in the broader Middle East region, there has been a reported increase in the presence of U.S. military aircraft and naval vessels, as the administration of Donald Trump continues to apply pressure on Tehran and warn of potential strikes.
In his State of the Union address, Trump stated that his preference is to resolve tensions through diplomacy but stressed that he would “never allow” Iran to possess nuclear weapons.
The developments highlight rising internal unrest in Iran alongside growing geopolitical tensions between Tehran and Washington.
