According to an Iran International English report of Saturday 21 of February 2026, a student protest at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran escalated into confrontations after members of the Basij militia intervened.
Videos shared online show a large group of students gathered on university grounds, chanting slogans directed at Iran’s political leadership and security institutions. In several clips, demonstrators can be heard chanting “Shameless, shameless,” while others shouted “Death to Khamenei,” referring to Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Some footage also captures a smaller group of participants chanting “Long live the King,” a slogan associated with Iran’s pre-revolution monarchy.
According to published reports, the protest initially began as a peaceful student gathering before Basij militia members confronted demonstrators. The Basij, a volunteer force affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has frequently been deployed to monitor or suppress protests, particularly those involving students and youth activism. Witnesses cited in media reports said that tensions rose quickly once militia members appeared, leading to verbal exchanges and physical scuffles.
Footage from the scene shows students standing their ground while chanting, as others attempt to film the encounter on mobile phones. The videos do not clearly show how the clashes began, but several clips suggest that security forces moved in to disperse the crowd after slogans intensified. The extent of injuries or arrests, if any, remains unclear, as Iranian authorities have not released an official statement detailing the outcome of the confrontation.
Sharif University of Technology, one of Iran’s most prestigious engineering institutions, has a history of student activism, and has previously been a focal point for demonstrations. In recent years, university campuses across the country have served as spaces for political expression, often drawing a strong response from security forces.
The slogans heard during the protest reflect a wide spectrum of political sentiment, ranging from opposition to the current leadership to expressions of nostalgia for Iran’s former monarchy. Analysts note that such diversity of chants indicates the fragmented but persistent nature of dissent among younger Iranians, particularly students, despite ongoing restrictions on public demonstrations…..See More
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