【Iran to Lower Military Conscription Age to 12】 Recently, Iran has signaled its intention to mobilize teenagers for national defense: Tehran has reduced the minimum service age to 12.
Rahim Nadali, deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, recently stated that under the current wartime conditions, policies have been adjusted to allow minors over the age of 12 to voluntarily participate in "service to the nation." However, officials simultaneously emphasized that these minors will not be deployed to frontline combat zones but will instead perform auxiliary roles based on their age and capabilities, such as urban patrols, checkpoint duty, logistical support, and caring for injured personnel.
Some observers anticipate this move may draw criticism and attention from European child rights organizations. At the same time, others point out that during a previous attack on a school in Minab that resulted in numerous female student casualties, certain international human rights organizations remained indifferent and failed to demonstrate appropriate humanitarian concern. Iran
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