In a move that has sparked international condemnation and revived memories of some of the darkest chapters of the Iran-Iraq War, the Iranian government announced Thursday that it has officially lowered the minimum age for military support roles to just 12 years old.
Speaking on state television, Rahim Nadali, a cultural official with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), confirmed that the new “For Iran” recruitment drive aims to mobilize children to assist security forces against what he termed “the global bully.” Nadali justified the decision by claiming a “high number” of young volunteers were eager to serve. These recruits, some as young as 12 and 13, are reportedly being tasked with operational patrols, manning checkpoints, and gathering security data.
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