Iran's Ministry of Education, led by Minister Alireza Kazemi of the Massoud Medical Government, has announced the commencement of military training for students across the country. Iranian state media published photos reportedly showing children wielding weapons following this announcement. This development occurs despite Iran's international obligations to prohibit the involvement of children in military affairs, as highlighted by the Hrana News Agency. The Hrana News Agency reported that this initiative contradicts Iran's commitments under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which explicitly forbids the use of children in military contexts. The specifics of the training program and the exact number of students involved have not been detailed in the provided sources. The announcement and subsequent imagery have drawn attention to potential violations of international norms regarding child soldiery. Further details regarding the scope and implementation of these military training programs are awaited.
