Click to expand Image Iranian security forces stand guard on top of an armored vehicle in Tehran on March 21, 2026. © 2026 AFP via Getty Images (Beirut) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is conducting a campaign …
Iran: Military Stepping Up Child Recruitment
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is expanding a campaign to recruit child soldiers for military operations, exploiting social and economic vulnerabilities. This recruitment directly targets minors in Iran, raising concerns about human rights violations and potential cyber-enabled recruitment tactics. Affected communities face increased risks of indoctrination and forced participation in conflict.