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Iranian regime cracks down on new student protests at universities | The Jerusalem Post
- Student protests over university entrance policy erupted across Iran, signaling growing discontent with educational reforms.
- Protests focus on the 11th-grade GPA weighting in the national university entrance exam, with calls to cancel it.
- Some students faced disciplinary actions, including suspensions and expulsions for online activity and protest-related content.
- Reported expulsions at Tehran's Sharif University of Technology reflect government crackdown on dissent.
- Education ministry facilities and food resources have been cited as concerns by protesting students.
- Authorities have imposed restrictions on online access, contributing to a broader crackdown on dissent.
- Analysts warn that a larger, nationwide student movement could trigger wider social protests.
- Experts say response tends to harden when student movements show potential to expand beyond campuses.
- The current protests come after earlier nationwide unrest and internet shutdowns linked to rights groups.
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