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World · 28 February 2026

Iran: Monarchists, progressives form new student alliance

Iran: Monarchists, progressives form new student alliance

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A broad coalition of Iranian students, spanning monarchist and progressive groups, is emerging in a coordinated effort to challenge the country’s leadership. The newly formed alliance aims to intensify pressure on the authorities by uniting factions that have historically differed in ideology. According to reports, the movement signals a notable change in how student activists are organising against the current regime, reflecting growing momentum among opposition-leaning groups.

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