Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:46pm on 31 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
A BBC report claims Iran is recruiting children for war duties. Rights groups say minors as young as 12 are being used in security roles. Teenagers have been seen at checkpoints and on patrol in cities like Tehran. Some were reportedly carrying weapons. The BBC report also mentioned an 11-year-old boy killed in a drone strike while at a checkpoint. Officials said volunteers aged 12 and above may join a new programme. Groups like Human Rights Watch say this may break international law. Experts warn that using children in such roles puts their lives at risk and raises serious concerns globally. (PC: Reuters)
