In a significant resurgence of dissent, Iranian students have staged large anti-government protests for a second consecutive day across major universities, including five in Tehran and one in Mashhad. These protests, which began as a somber commemoration for those killed during the January protests, have seen students chanting 'bi sharaf' (disgraceful) and calling for the resignation of Supreme Leader Khamenei. The protests come amid a tense atmosphere on campuses as many students remain incarcerated following their detention by security forces during the previous protests, with Amnesty International raising alarms about potential death sentences for protestors, including minors. Reports indicate that these demonstrations are occurring despite a state crackdown and the government's efforts to stifle dissent (New York Times, February 22, 2026; Al Jazeera, February 22, 2026).