Children as Young as 12 Join Iran War

Rights groups found a video of children in camouflage uniforms with guns.

A message from Iran says children are being given guns.

A woman named Parisa is sharing her experiences of the war.

Parisa confirmed that Iran's regime is recruiting child soldiers.

The regime is very afraid now.

The regime is weak and its forces are tired.

There are many checkpoints and guns have been given to children and old men.

A police officer is standing guard in Tehran.

It's very hard to talk to people in Iran.

Most foreign media can't enter Iran.

The internet is blocked in Iran.

If people connect to the internet, they might go to jail.

The punishment is worse for talking to Western media.

There are updates on the Iran war.

Parisa is brave and wants to share what's happening.

The regime uses civilians as shields.

A safe house near Parisa's home was targeted.

Human rights groups say Iran is recruiting children as young as 12.

A notice was posted for volunteers from 12 years old to join the Basij forces.

The Basij forces do intelligence, patrols, and checkpoints.

Amnesty International found photos of children with guns.

Using children in war is a serious violation of their rights.

Iran's parliamentary speaker says many Iranians are ready to fight.

Iranians are in a difficult situation.

The US is threatening to destroy Iran's infrastructure.

The US President has set a deadline for Iran.

A bridge in Iran was damaged in a strike.

People in Tehran are scared of the US plans.

The US threat will make life harder for Iranians.

If the US attacks, Iranians will hate them more.

The US President says he's talking to Iran, but Iran denies it.

More US troops are being sent to the Middle East.

There's more news on Iran.

Analysis by John Lyons

Topic: War

Analysis by Laura Tingle

Topic: Unrest, Conflict, and War

A man from Tehran says Iranians will fight to protect their land.

Many people oppose the US deploying ground troops.

People of all views are against the US plan.

People are exhausted and have no jobs or money.

Stress levels are high, and it feels like a war zone.

Navid says the mood of ordinary Iranians is getting worse.

People are experiencing shortages and blackouts.

Many people have been killed in the war, including children.

People are attending funerals in Tehran.

Navid is against the regime and hoped the war would bring change.

But the war hasn't achieved anything, and Navid is confused.

Small businesses are struggling, and employees are worse off.

Many young people are unemployed and have no future.

Everyone feels depressed and drained.

Navid is under stress and feels like something might explode.

Parisa feels the same fear and dread.

A strike hit near Parisa's home, and the building was damaged.

The building shook, and car alarms went off.

They were terrified.

Additional reporting by Fariba Sahraei