Iran is reportedly increasing its recruitment of children for military roles as the conflict escalates, prompting serious concerns from rights organizations. The campaign, which encourages boys and girls as young as 12 to join volunteer units associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij paramilitary wing, has been highlighted by reports from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. The initiative promotes the idea of 'defending the homeland' amid ongoing strikes from the United States and Israel. However, reports indicate that children are not only engaged in logistical roles but are also being deployed in more dangerous positions such as patrolling and intelligence work. This alarming trend was tragically underscored by the death of 11-year-old Alireza Jafari, who was killed in a drone strike while accompanying his father at a checkpoint. Rights groups emphasize that involving minors in military operations could constitute a war crime, and they urge Iranian authorities to cease these recruitment efforts immediately. Under international law, the recruitment of children under the age of 15 for armed conflict is strictly prohibited, and organizations are calling on the international community to apply pressure on Iran to protect the rights of children.