THE IRGC CALLS IN TEHRAN TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS AS YOUNG AS 12 UNDER WARTIME CONDITIONS

The Greater Tehran Revolutionary Guard Corps (Sarallah Headquarters) has reportedly issued a call titled “Homeland Defenders Warriors for Iran,” aimed at organizing public participation in support of military forces in wartime conditions.

According to published information, the plan covers areas including operational, security, logistical support, service provision, and medical assistance. However, what has raised the most concern is the minimum registration age of 12 years for volunteers.

Reports and legal assessments warn that involving children and teenagers in activities such as intelligence patrols, checkpoints, and other roles connected to wartime conditions exposes them to serious physical and psychological risks and may constitute a clear violation of child rights.

The publication of such a call has once again increased concerns about the use of individuals under 18 within security and paramilitary structures.