Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say

[The report quotes](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9wqgjn7x89o) the 11-year old kid saying "Mum, either we win this war or we become martyrs. God willing, we will win, but I would like to become a martyr." It's really not right to indoctrinate them at that age.

But it should be repeated to make more people aware of it.

That kind of seems like a defensive statement

The news is BBC reporting it

Iran just weeks ago machine gunned down 20-30k of their own civilians in the streets for the crime of protesting poor living conditions and listnook shrugged and deflected. *Obi-Wan Kenobi hand gesture* ... "These arent the atrocities we are looking for."

Classic "bOtH sIdes" crowd. \-Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis use children as shields and soldiers. \-US/Israel accidentally kills some children due to collateral damage from strikes on military equipment. "These are the same and equally bad."

The girls school though!!

No they don't hate, they will use anything, i repeat anything for their ideology

The point is for the Iranian regime not to give up their ideals of funding proxies (Hezbollah, Hamas, etc), their nuclear weapon program, and their large production of missiles and drones program. The IRGC would rather use children as shields and soldiers than negotiate with the US or give up on their programs.

They need kids to die so they can post anti-US and anti-israel propaganda on social media

I just found out about and ordered a book that does "continue the story" of Persepolis, but it doesn't take it in that direction. It's a graphic novel by another writer called Wake Now in the Fire and it's about the fight to keep Persepolis from being banned in Chicago school libraries.

what kind of shit town are you from where the women aren't capable of same?

If your crazy, hypothetical, situation helps you reconcile your belief that the US is the bad guy, go ahead. It's a free country.

Except it's their family teaching them how to operate it, instilling family values when teaching each one's approach to gun safety, and correct usage. Whereas in Iran, the government teaches these kids, instilling terrorist values when teaching Islam's approach to gun violence and indiscriminate use against infidels.

Self defense is not the same thing as participating in oppression and crimes against humanity.

Here comes Listnook acting as if Iran hasn’t done this multiple times previously and has no reason not to continue to do this

Yes its propaganda but not US. Its literarily Iranian regime propaganda.I RGC officials announced on Iranian State TV that they are recruiting down to 12 year olds. >In a televised interview with state media, Rahim Nadali, a cultural with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran, announced that the new initiative “For Iran” is recruiting participants to assist with patrols, checkpoints, and logistics. >“Since children are increasingly volunteering to take part, we have lowered the minimum age to 12,” Nadali said, urging young children to join the war effort if they wish. [https://www.algemeiner.com/2026/03/26/iran-lowers-minimum-age-war-roles-12-sparking-outcry-child-soldier-use/](https://www.algemeiner.com/2026/03/26/iran-lowers-minimum-age-war-roles-12-sparking-outcry-child-soldier-use/) [https://www.wionews.com/world/irgc-says-children-as-young-as-12-can-join-war-support-roles-report-1774540249951](https://www.wionews.com/world/irgc-says-children-as-young-as-12-can-join-war-support-roles-report-1774540249951)

schools are closed. kids should be at their homes with their parents

First the statement was made by the IRGC itself that they are beginning the recruitment campaign for children. >An official from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has said the minimum age for involvement in war-related support roles has been reduced to 12, according to remarks broadcast on state media. Rahim Nadali, a cultural official with the Guards in Tehran, stated that a program called “For Iran” is recruiting participants for duties such as patrols, checkpoints, and logistical support. >He explained that the decision followed a surge in younger volunteers. “Given that the age of those coming forward has dropped and they are asking to take part, we lowered the minimum age to 12,” he was quoted as saying, noting that children aged 12 and 13 can now participate if they choose. The remarks were aired as part of state coverage highlighting the country’s wartime mobilization efforts. The move has raised concerns, as it appears to conflict with Iran’s obligations under international agreements like the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which restricts the involvement of minors in military activities. https://www.wionews.com/world/irgc-says-children-as-young-as-12-can-join-war-support-roles-report-1774540249951 And the IRGC is already reporting the deaths of child soldiers like Alireza Jafari https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/30/iran-recruit-children-defend-the-homeland/ https://www.iranintl.com/en/202603308240

This is an actual human user writing this lol

No. The use of Child Soldiers is illegal. Ukraine has been invaded for years and so far has not reduced the military age below 18. So no "any country"that is being invaded isn't going to start throwing children at the enemy. Also one school was bombed and it was horrible, but it was a mistake. The said school was situated in a building that was formerly a military base and a part of Sayyid al-Shuhada military complex, and the US had used older information when targeting it. Its horrible and the US should pay reparations.

Show me where in Ukraine they are using children... get your head checked bud