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- Mar 30, 2026, 02:23 AMIran has sparked international concern after launching a controversial volunteer program that allows children as young as 12 to take part in activities related to national security and wartime support. Critics warn that involving minors in such initiatives raises serious ethical and legal questions.
The campaign, unveiled in Tehran, is being managed by the paramilitary Basij under the title "Homeland Defender Fighters for Iran." It is promoted with the slogan "For Iran," according to reports from CNN and Iranian state-linked media. Authorities say the program is designed to mobilize civilians to support the country in times of conflict.
Defa Press, a platform linked to Iran's armed forces, explains that the program includes a variety of roles. Volunteers may help with defence-related duties, logistics, and humanitarian support. However, allowing children aged 12 and above to participate has alarmed human rights observers and international organizations.
A video shared by Tasnim News Agency, based on an Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting report, outlined specific volunteer duties. These include "intelligence patrols," operational patrols, and checkpoint assignments. Experts say these tasks could put minors in situations that resemble active security operations rather than purely civilian support roles.
This mobilization effort comes at a time when tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran are escalating. The region has experienced a new phase of direct military exchanges and rising instability, increasing concerns about the safety of all civilians involved, especially young volunteers.
Iran has historically relied on mass volunteer forces during wartime. The Basij played a significant role during the Iran–Iraq War, mobilizing civilians, including youths, for frontline and support tasks. Analysts warn that the new child volunteer program could signal an expansion of these practices, raising serious questions about the protection of minors in conflict zones.
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The campaign, unveiled in Tehran, is being managed by the paramilitary Basij under the title "Homeland Defender Fighters for Iran." It is promoted with the slogan "For Iran," according to reports from CNN and Iranian state-linked media. Authorities say the program is designed to mobilize civilians to support the country in times of conflict.
Defa Press, a platform linked to Iran's armed forces, explains that the program includes a variety of roles. Volunteers may help with defence-related duties, logistics, and humanitarian support. However, allowing children aged 12 and above to participate has alarmed human rights observers and international organizations.
A video shared by Tasnim News Agency, based on an Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting report, outlined specific volunteer duties. These include "intelligence patrols," operational patrols, and checkpoint assignments. Experts say these tasks could put minors in situations that resemble active security operations rather than purely civilian support roles.
This mobilization effort comes at a time when tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran are escalating. The region has experienced a new phase of direct military exchanges and rising instability, increasing concerns about the safety of all civilians involved, especially young volunteers.
Iran has historically relied on mass volunteer forces during wartime. The Basij played a significant role during the Iran–Iraq War, mobilizing civilians, including youths, for frontline and support tasks. Analysts warn that the new child volunteer program could signal an expansion of these practices, raising serious questions about the protection of minors in conflict zones.
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