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Amid continued student protests across multiple Iranian universities, the University of Tehran issued a statement saying that “ insulting the flag of the Islamic Republic ” is condemned . Source: University of Tehran statement
Iran’s Minister of Science Hossein Simaei Sarraf said the “unrest” caused by what he described as “a small number” of people on university campuses disrupts academic life, and warned authorities would “not tolerate” it. He also said no Iranian citizen would accept “insults” to national symbols such as the flag . The remarks came amid continued student rallies at multiple universities, where reports say the Islamic Republic flag was set on fire during some protests. Source: Statement attributed to Hossein Simaei Sarraf (Iran’s Minister of Science), alongside the provided report of protest developments.
As student demonstrations continued across Iranian universities, the Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution called protesting students “ offenders ” and “ pseudo-students ,” urging the Ministry of Science to take decisive and immediate action against them. The statement came as students at multiple universities reportedly rallied again on Tuesday, 5 Esfand , marking the fourth consecutive day of campus protests. In several locations—including K.N. Toosi University and Science & Culture University —reports said campus security and government personnel used tear gas and tasers against protesters. Source: Statement attributed to the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution; accompanying campus reports provided.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tehran is ready to reach an agreement with Washington as quickly as possible and will do “ whatever is necessary ” to make it happen. He said Iran will enter the Geneva talks “ in good faith ,” and expressed hope the U.S. will respond with the same approach. At the same time, he warned about the risk of conflict, saying that if Iran faces an “ attack or aggression ,” it will respond according to its defense planning , adding: starting a war may be possible, but ending it is not easy . Source: Statement attributed to Majid Takht-Ravanchi (Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran).
The Iran Salvation Coalition Front (JANA) said it supports the recent wave of student protests, arguing that Iran’s student community is pluralistic and multi-voiced , spanning viewpoints “from republican to constitutionalist and other perspectives.” JANA said this diversity is not a weakness , but a sign of the younger generation’s political maturity . In its statement, the group said students—despite differing political views—are showing tolerance toward one another while uniting in explicit opposition to what it described as the Islamic Republic’s authoritarian structure . JANA also praised students’ courage under repression, threats, and security pressure , calling it a valuable moral asset for “tomorrow’s Iran,” and warned that attempts to silence students through university shutdowns, mass summons, or increased pressure would not solve the crisis and would instead deepen the gap between society and the state. Source: Statement by the Iran Salvation Coalition Front (JANA).
An Iranian army helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in Dorcheh , in Iran’s central Isfahan province, killing two military crew members (pilot and co-pilot) and two civilians on the ground , according to state-media reporting cited by Reuters and AP. The crash reportedly sparked a fire that emergency crews later extinguished, and it occurred during a training flight , AP reported.
Iran is close to finalizing an agreement with China to purchase supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles , according to Reuters , citing six informed sources. The report said the talks are advancing as the U.S. expands naval deployments near Iran amid rising fears of a potential strike. Reuters said the missiles discussed are the Chinese-made CM-302 . The Economist also reported that President Donald Trump has recently ramped up Middle East military deployments, with overall U.S. firepower in the region described as the most significant since the 2003 Iraq war build-up. Source: Reuters; The Economist.
A channel affiliated with University of Tehran students reported that the security office (Harasat) at the university’s Farabi Faculty has banned several students from entering in response to a student call for action. Those reportedly barred include the secretary and deputy secretary of the Islamic Association and the secretary of the faculty’s student union/council . The report also said security personnel prevented students from entering the university. Source: According to the “University of Tehran – Student” channel report.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said any U.S. military strike on Iran— including a “limited” one —would be treated as an act of aggression and would be met “ferociously” under Iran’s claimed right of self-defense . His remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike if no agreement is reached. Source: AFP , as reported by Dawn and TRT World .
Anti-government student demonstrations continued across multiple Iranian universities on Monday, 4 Esfand , with chants reported in Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan . At Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, students reportedly chanted: “ تا آخوند کفن نشود، این وطن وطن نشود .” At the University of Tehran , chants included “ مرگ بر خامنهای ” and “ رضا رضا پهلوی، این است شعار ملی .” In Mashhad , Ferdowsi University students reportedly chanted “ جاویدشاه .” At Alzahra University , students were reported chanting “ این آخرین نبرده، پهلوی برمیگرده .” In Isfahan , students at Isfahan University of Technology reportedly raised the Lion and Sun flag while chanting “ جاوید شاه .” Separately, reports say a number of Basij members and plainclothes individuals entered Amirkabir University from outside and attacked students , and footage is said to show a Basij attack on University of Tehran students on the same day. Source: Based on the provided report and referenced videos/claims circulating with it.
Following anti-government gatherings at Sharif University , university president Masoud Tejarishi said the prosecutor’s office has entered the case , calling it beyond an internal university matter. He warned that families could later blame the university for allowing students to join “illegal تجمعات” and “end up arrested.” Tejarishi said if the number of banned-from-entry students rises, the university will shift fully online , adding that management has tried to keep classes in-person but may not be able to continue if the situation “goes out of control.” Sharif University’s PR office had previously announced that the process of barring some protesting students from campus was underway, citing conduct “inconsistent with university standards.” During the third day of protests, students reportedly chanted: « امسال سال خونه، سیدعلی سرنگونه ». Source: According to statements attributed to Masoud Tejarishi and Sharif University’s public relations office, plus reports of student chants.
Majid Abbasi Fashaki , a three-star international boxing referee , sent a message to Iran International expressing concern about the conditions of athletes detained by Iranian authorities. According to the report, since the start of the “national revolution,” security forces have arrested a number of boxers, including Mohammad-Hossein Khorshidvand , a 15-year-old kickboxer from Khorramabad . Source: Iran International, citing a message from Majid Abbasi Fashaki.