Radio Farda:

Iranian students chanting anti-government slogans faced off with security forces outside a Tehran university, according to social media videos and other reports.

The protest erupted on February 21 outside Sharif University as students confronted soldiers from the Basij, a volunteer paramilitary force that has played a prominent role in quashing past political protests.

The students could be heard chanting "Shame, shame," according to video published by the Khabar-e Daneshjoo student news agency. Others could be seen waving the Iranian national flag.

A similar rally was reported at the Amir Kabir University of Technology.

Fars, a semiofficial news agency that is close to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, reported "a similar gathering was held at Tehran University with a number of students present."

The demonstrations coincided with hundreds of ceremonies that have been held across the country this week commemorating victims killed during major clashes with security forces in January.

At least 7,000 people were killed during the nationwide protests that erupted in late December 2025, according to human rights groups, although the real death toll is believed to be significantly higher.

Most of the killings reportedly occurred from January 8 to 10, the peak of the crackdown.

The protests, which have since subsided, were among the largest in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Historically, memorial ceremonies have often taken on political significance during times of unrest in Iran.

The protests have drawn global attention -- and condemnation of the brutal crackdown by government forces.

Amnesty International said that at least 30 Iranians were facing the death penalty in connection with the protests.

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