Families Forced to Carry Out Secret Burials, Banned from Publicly Mentioning Their Children’s Names Teacher Associations Across Iran Express Outrage, Call for International Action February 12, 2026 — At least 216 children were killed during the Islamic Republic’s brutal crackdown on protesters in January 2026, when Iranian security forces unleashed live ammunition, military-grade weapons, knives, […] The post Over 200 Schoolchildren Killed by Security Forces in Iran: ‘They’ve Effectively Massacred an Entire School’ appeared first on Center for Human Rights in Iran.
Over 200 Schoolchildren Killed by Iranian Security Forces Amid Protest Crackdown
In January 2026, Iranian security forces killed at least 216 schoolchildren during a crackdown on protests, leading families to conduct secret burials and prohibiting them from mentioning their children's names. Teacher associations across Iran have expressed outrage and are calling for international action. This event highlights the severe human rights violations occurring in Iran under the current regime.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Iranian security forces killed over 200 schoolchildren during protest crackdown in January 2026.
- Iranian security forces crackdown schoolchildren
- Iranian security forces force protesters
- Iranian authorities ban families of deceased children
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian government is facing significant backlash for its violent suppression of protests, particularly against children.
📝 Key Evidence
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