The protests at Tehran University have entered their second consecutive day following the killing of student Amir Mohammad Khaleqi by security forces.

The unrest, fueled by outrage over continued repression, has sparked clashes between demonstrators and authorities, highlighting the growing tension between Iran’s youth and the ruling regime.On Saturday, a significant number of students gathered in front of the university’s central library, voicing their anger and demanding justice for Khaleqi. Demonstrators chanted slogans condemning the excessive use of force and the complicity of university security in suppressing student activism. Despite the heightened presence of security forces, the protesters remained resolute, vowing to continue their movement until their demands are met.

The demonstrations initially began on Friday, but security forces responded with force, leading to violent clashes. At least two students were arrested, and another suffered a severe injury, including a broken nose, due to a brutal assault by law enforcement officers. The repression has only strengthened the students’ resolve, with many returning to the streets the following day in defiance of government efforts to silence them.

In response to mounting pressure from the protesters, the manager of the boys’ dormitory resigned, a move seen by students as a small victory. However, the central demand remains unaddressed: accountability for the killing of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi and broader justice for victims of government repression.

Iranian opposition President-elect Maryam Rajavi of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), strongly condemned the violent crackdown on students and expressed solidarity with the ongoing protests. She called for the expansion of demonstrations against the Iranian regime, asserting that the sacrifices of slain students would not be in vain. Rajavi reiterated that the resistance movement would persist until the dictatorship is dismantled.

Fearing that the unrest could spread beyond the university, Iranian authorities have ramped up security measures around the campus. Reports indicate that plainclothes officers have been deployed in an effort to suppress further demonstrations. Despite these efforts, students remain undeterred, vowing to continue their protests until justice is served for Khaleqi and others who have fallen victim to state violence.

As the situation develops, all eyes remain on Tehran University, where students stand at the forefront of a broader struggle against repression, demanding justice and fundamental rights in an increasingly volatile political climate.

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