A member of the Joint Commission of the 1394 budget bill of the Islamic Consultative Assembly has stated that individuals known as 'draft dodgers' will be deprived of rights such as candidacy in city councils, parliamentary representation, and government employment, even if they pay a fine and are exempted from military service. Gholamali Jafarzadeh, in an interview with the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) published on Sunday, February 5, announced the Joint Commission's decision regarding 'draft dodgers' and the establishment of a 30 million toman fine for single draft dodgers over the age of 30. Mr. Jafarzadeh mentioned, 'There is a problem in the country called draft dodgers,' adding, 'These are individuals who have not served in the military for over 10 years, and their minimum age is 30. On the other hand, they are not useful for the military service and cannot be forcibly conscripted.' This member of the Joint Commission emphasized that 'the issue of selling military service is not on the table,' stating: 'These individuals must pay fines to be able to benefit from some citizen facilities such as engaging in economic work, having an insurance booklet, and similar matters, but even upon paying the fine, they will be deprived of other rights such as candidacy for city councils, parliamentary representation, and government employment.' According to Gholamali Jafarzadeh, if these individuals pay the fine and are exempted from military service, they will receive a 'red military card,' which will grant them 'some citizen rights.' Previously, Abbasali Mansouri, a member of the National Security Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, announced that the number of conscripts absent from military service for over 10 years exceeds '2 million and 400 thousand.' However, Abuzar Nadimi, another member of parliament, stated that the number of conscripts absent for over 10 years is between one and a half to two million. According to commanders of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran, the amount of exemption for these conscripts is determined based on their presence inside or outside the country, educational qualifications, and duration of absence, and currently, the amount being considered is between 20 million to 50 million tomans.
A Member of Parliament Reports a 30 Million Toman Fine for Draft Dodgers
A member of the Iranian parliament announced a fine of 30 million tomans for draft dodgers over the age of 30, who will also lose certain civic rights even if they pay the fine. This measure aims to address the issue of over 2 million individuals who have not completed their military service for over a decade. The decision highlights ongoing challenges in Iran's military conscription system.
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📰 What Happened
A member of the Iranian parliament announced a fine of 30 million tomans for draft dodgers over the age of 30, who will also lose certain civic rights even if they pay the fine. This measure aims to address the issue of over 2 million individuals who have not completed their military service for over a decade.
- Draft dodgers will lose rights such as candidacy in city councils and government employment even after paying the fine.
- The fine is part of a broader effort to manage the issue of military conscription in Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a mandatory military service requirement, but many individuals evade it, leading to significant numbers of draft dodgers. This issue reflects broader societal tensions regarding governance and civic rights.
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