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Iran recruits child soldiers as young as 12 amid rising conflict

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Iran's regime is reportedly recruiting child soldiers as young as 12 for military operations amid escalating conflict. Human rights groups have documented the alarming trend, with videos showing children wielding assault rifles. A recruitment notice called for young volunteers to join the Basij forces, raising concerns over grave violations of children's rights.

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