Protests persist over death of Iranian university student

Protests over the death of a 19-year-old University of Tehran student continue to intensify, as others gathered in front of the university’s central library on Saturday amid reports of a heavy security presence on the main campus.

Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, an undergraduate in business management, was fatally attacked by robbers with a cold weapon near the university dormitory on February 13. The victim died from his wounds in hospital. The incident has sparked widespread anger among students, who accuse university officials of failing to ensure their safety.