Iranian students protest compulsory hijab, university costs as campus unrest returns
Iranian university students protested against compulsory hijab and worsening economic conditions, with Basij forces accused of threatening demonstrators during the campus gathering
Assessment
Campus unrest in Iran is back, and this time it is not only about the hijab. Students also listed university costs and economic pressure, which broadens the grievance beyond religious rules. Basij forces allegedly threatening demonstrators signals the state views this as a security issue rather than a student grievance. Watch whether protests spread to more campuses.