Recruitment of Underage Personnel at Military Checkpoints: Rally, Child Soldiers, and Global Concerns

The issue of underage recruitment in military and paramilitary activities has once again drawn global attention following reports and images from a pro-government rally in Tehran. During the event, children and teenagers were seen participating in activities resembling military training, checkpoint monitoring, and symbolic enlistment.

This development raises urgent questions about child soldier recruitment, youth militarization, and the role of state-backed organizations such as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

As geopolitical tensions persist between Iran and its adversaries, including the United States and Israel, the involvement of minors in politically charged and militarized environments has become a deeply controversial topic.

April 20, 2026 | 9:04 pm