Alleged harassment and assault of Iraqi students in Iran
Reports have circulated about an assault by a group of Iranians on Iraqi students at a university in Semnan, amid concerns regarding the presence of Iraqis in Iran and their connections to entities linked to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) or Iranian influence. The incident began when an Iranian attempted to storm the students' housing, and then about 150 people gathered and attacked the site, prompting the students to warn against leaving their accommodation. The students expressed fears that accusations of harassment and mistreatment of residents could be widespread, alongside an internal Iranian discourse linking Iran's water and electricity crises to the arrival of Iraqis, aiming to redirect public anger. The presence of Iraqis in Iran is considered part of a complex interplay of religious, political, and military factors, with Iranian authorities viewing Iraqis as tied to regime interests, while Iraqi opposition groups sometimes see them as connected to external forces. The Iraqi government has emphasized its commitment to follow up on the matter with Iranian authorities.
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