Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says - Foreign Affairs

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Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Botragelad(op): 8:48pm On Mar 26

An official from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the minimum age for participation in war-related support roles has been lowered to 12, according to remarks aired on state media.

Rahim Nadali, a cultural official with the Guards in Tehran, said an initiative called “For Iran” was recruiting participants to assist with activities such as patrols, checkpoints and logistics.

“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 said, adding that 12- and 13-year-olds could now take part if they wished.

The comments were broadcast as part of state media coverage of the war effort.

The announcement has revived concerns over the use of minors in security-related roles in Iran.

During the 2022 protests triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini, images shared on social media appeared to show children and teenagers in military-style uniforms and protective gear, drawing criticism from child rights advocates.

The move comes despite Iran’s commitments under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which prohibits the use of children in military activities.

Human rights groups have also repeatedly accused Iranian authorities of killing child protesters during past crackdowns. The Center for Human Rights in Iran said security forces killed more than 200 children during a wave of protests in early 2026.

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have also documented cases of children being shot, detained and abused during demonstrations, saying government forces have used lethal force against minors in violation of international law.

Source:
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202603265637

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by agulion: 8:51pm On Mar 26

That why most of us Yoruba Muslims do not support islamic terrorists and islamic bandits

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Galactics(m): 8:52pm On Mar 26

I blame the US for still treating the terrorist Iran with kids glove.

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by brain54(m): 8:54pm On Mar 26

While the US is increasing to age 42...

The Iranians are reducing to 12. This life no just balance at all!

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Kingosytex(m): 8:54pm On Mar 26

And if they are killed, people will be shouting genocide.
I can't see a child armed and trying to kill me and you expect me to offer him candies.

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Botragelad(op): 8:55pm On Mar 26

The Islamic regime in Iran is now openly recruiting children to fight and die in their wars, both directly and indirectly.
I wonder how their fans and online defenders will spin this one. They're always the first to scream "genocide" the moment Israel hits back, but suddenly quiet when Iran involve kids.

People like God1000 will never condemn this. But let Israel defend itself and he'll spam the front page with lies.
Good. Israel doesn't care. Whether you're 5 or 2, if you or your side chooses to attack Jews or Israelis with weapons, you and your family pay with your lives. The world can cry all it wants.

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by brain54(m): 8:59pm On Mar 26

Kingosytex:
And if they are killed, people will be shouting genocide.
I can't see a child armed and trying to kill me and you expect me to offer him candies.

Where the children killed in a school by us/isreal...

Armed and trying to kill anyone?

Some of you don't know or understand the level of genocide and ethnic cleansing being done by isreal.

Your own is just to cap based on ethnic and religious sentiments!

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Botragelad(op): 9:03pm On Mar 26

brain54:
Where the children killed in a school by us/isreal...

Armed and trying to kill anyone?

Some of you don't know or understand the level of genocide and ethnic cleansing being done by isreal.

Your own is just to cap based on ethnic and religious sentiments!

Quit crying about a genocide that doesn't exist. Eliminating Islamic terrorists is legal and doesn't amount to any genocide. If you care so much about genocide. Tell us why Muslims are busy murdering people all over the world in the name of a god huh

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by SultanOfAbia: 9:05pm On Mar 26

When 12 year old finally meet 72 virgins grin

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by brain54(m): 9:06pm On Mar 26

Botragelad:
The Islamic regime in Iran is now openly recruiting children to fight and die in their wars, both directly and indirectly.
I wonder how their fans and online defenders will spin this one. They're always the first to scream "genocide" the moment Israel hits back, but suddenly quiet when Iran involve kids.

People like God1000 will never condemn this. But let Israel defend itself and he'll spam the front page with lies.
Good. Israel doesn't care. Whether you're 5 or 2, if you or your side chooses to attack Jews or Israelis with weapons, you and your family pay with your lives. The world can cry all it wants.

What is there to defend...?

People or countries do what it takes to survive. Even if it involves 12 year olds willing to join the army to defend and protect their country.

Iran isn't the first country to do it and won't be the last.

Countries like the US have constricted people against their will to join the army because they were short on military personnel. Old and overaged people have been constricted to join the forces even in more recent wars like in Ukraine.

Nothing new here. It is what it is.

Do what you can for self preservation. What is there to defend when it is what it is? undecided

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by sweetkev(m): 9:08pm On Mar 26

It's fine if Islam allows that. I see nothing wrong.

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Righteousness2(m): 9:08pm On Mar 26*

Hahaha.
Funny but you can't blame the TERRORIST Iranian regime.

Everybody that claims to be an Experienced commander or whatever are all DEAD.

Spirtual Leader Dead
All commanders of Army, Navy AirForce, Basij ,etc are all Dead together with thousands of their Soldiers.

So pls don't blame the Heartlesd TERRORISTS asking for 12yrs old.

Also you know the modus operandi of TERRORISTS is to use Kids as Human shield. Then Taquay the Gullible and cry ISRAEL is dis and that to kids

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Botragelad(op): 9:09pm On Mar 26

brain54:
What is there to defend...?

People or countries do what it takes to survive. Even if it involves 12 year olds willing to join the army to defend and protect their country.

Iran isn't the first country to do it and won't be the last.

Countries like the US have constricted people against their will to join the army because they were short on military personnel. Old and overaged people have been constricted to join the forces even in more recent wars like in Ukraine.

Nothing new here. It is what it is.

Do what you can for self preservation. What is there to defend when it is what it is?

Haha. Coming from islamists . Not surprised. They have no problem murdering kids or using them as human shields.

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Karlman: 9:09pm On Mar 26

That's how they use children as shied

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Yelight(m): 9:10pm On Mar 26

This will not be children genocide now until the children are being killed by your opponents. This is a war you claim you are winning and you have now resulted to using children as shield because most of your able men are already busy with their 72 virgins in the afterlife.

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by brain54(m): 9:10pm On Mar 26

Botragelad:
Quit crying about a genocide that doesn't exist. Eliminating Islamic terrorists is legal and doesn't amount to any genocide. If you care so much about genocide. Tell us why Muslims are busy murdering people all over the world in the name of a god

If I answer you now seun's useless bots will ban my comment...

The children killed in the Iranian school are what?

Did US or isreal deny the death of the students?

Some of you are just over religious zealots. But you fail to remove the log from your eyes before trying to remove the specs from another!

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by SageTravels: 9:11pm On Mar 26

Nawaoh. Just Nawaoh and NAWAOH

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by CodeTemplar: 9:12pm On Mar 26

No surprises. Even the ones in womb too can join.

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by brain54(m): 9:13pm On Mar 26

Botragelad:
Haha. Coming from islamists . Not surprised. They have no problem murdering kids or using them as human shields.

Coming from islamists...

That's the last line you would resort to. Anyone that stands for the truth is Islamic. So lame.

If I answer you the way I want... that would sweet my mind now the bots will ban me.

So just dey go!

Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by kpankpangolo: 9:14pm On Mar 26

American soldiers in war fronts throughout history have murdered children or watched children getting murdered. In the heat of the moment, it means nothing to them. Years after service is when the nightmares begin. Sniper starts looking Heineken and a bullet to the brain appears a comforting means to end it all.

The people who benefit the most from warfare do not partake in it.

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by 3kay945(m): 9:14pm On Mar 26

Why would they need kid as low as that age?

Hmm, is it what am thinking?

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Elusive001: 9:14pm On Mar 26*

Now the rare opportunity for God1000, Biodun556, etc to join the IRGC ASAP.

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by tym92(m): 9:14pm On Mar 26

As how na..
What's these people problem

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by IsraeliAIRFORCE: 9:14pm On Mar 26

brain54:
Where the children were killed in a school by us/Israel...

Armed and trying to kill anyone?

Some of you don't know or understand the level of genocide and ethnic cleansing being done by Israel.

Your own is just to cap based on ethnic and religious sentiments!

The greatest duty of any Muslim ummah is Jihad. Why complain when you're mathyr? If not, leave Islam.

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Hmmmmm2024: 9:15pm On Mar 26

sweetkev:
It's fine if Islam allows that. I see nothing wrong.

Same way you see nothing wrong in child marriage

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by HacheNoire: 9:15pm On Mar 26

A 12 year old is matured enough to bag bodies if properly trained!

Their counterparts in the west already got hats at 12.

Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by masterfactor(m): 9:16pm On Mar 26

This is propaganda,but child soldier is not a new thing, in the Nigeria civil war, children were recruited into the BIAFRA ARMY, SAME AS IN VIETNAM, IRAG AND EVEN DURING THE WORLD WAR, SO IT NOT A NEW THING, NEXT NEWS PLEASE

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Harddiskng(m): 9:16pm On Mar 26*

It is time of war.

The entire Nation is fighting for its life

Atleast they are not being rapeed on one island in the US

Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by Botragelad(op): 9:16pm On Mar 26

brain54:
If I answer you now seun's useless bots will ban my comment...

The children killed in the Iranian school are what?

Did US or isreal deny the death of the students?

Some of you are just over religious zealots. But you fail to remove the log from your eyes before trying to remove the specs from another!

The children killed on October 7 by Islamic terrorists are what?

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Re: Children As Young As 12 Can Join War Support, IRGC Says by AntiisIam(m): 9:16pm On Mar 26

Expanse2020 sebi you get 12yr old children in your family, they must join dem in iran

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