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Iranian security forces are recruiting minors, even as young as 12, to serve at checkpoints and perform auxiliary duties in Tehran, amid ongoing military tensions.
According to statements by Rahim Nadali, head of cultural affairs for the Revolutionary Guard, a program is being developed in Tehran for the voluntary participation of citizens in activities such as patrols, inspections, and support for logistical needs.
However, a senior official confirmed that children over the age of 12 can also take part in armed patrols and blockades, while strong security forces still control the city's streets as the nearly month-long war remains at its peak.
Checkpoints and patrols have become a daily occurrence in Tehran, with many of them manned by armed men, often masked, carrying automatic weapons and even machine guns mounted on vehicles. The Basij paramilitary force plays a crucial role, along with the police and other militias. These checkpoints are also targets of drone attacks, leading to their constant movement.
At the same time, residents describe intense mobilization in the streets, with vehicles, flags and loudspeakers calling for religious slogans and rallies in support of the regime. Authorities are encouraging citizens to participate in mosque rallies aimed at condemning the US and Israel.
Despite the bombing, daily life continues under difficult conditions, with citizens trying to maintain a basic sense of normality. However, fear remains strong, especially during the passage of warplanes, while concerns are growing about potential targets in populated areas.
According to authorities, nearly 2,000 people have lost their lives in the attacks, while extensive damage has been caused to homes, hospitals and schools.
At the same time, the economy is under suffocating pressure, with inflation reaching 70%, while the months-long interruption of internet access has affected tens of millions of citizens.
President Masoud Pezheskian recently appeared at a market, trying to reassure citizens about the sufficiency of basic goods and prevent speculation, while state benefits continue.
At the same time, authorities warn that any form of protest will be treated as a hostile act. There have already been reports of executions, hundreds of arrests and property seizures, including the case of academic Ali Sharifi Zarqi, who was accused of pro-Israeli stances due to his public interventions.
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