Iran relocates exam centres away from military sites

These opposition reports suggest that widespread strikes on Basij camps and police stations have forced Iran's internal security forces to abandon their traditional headquarters. The alleged tactic of dispersing into civilian infrastructure across urban centers mirrors methods used by groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, intended to complicate targeting decisions and reduce the likelihood of direct strikes on hardened facilities. Independent confirmation of these claims has not yet been publicly detailed.

If accurate, this alleged shift in tactics raises significant concerns under international humanitarian law, as schools, mosques, and hospitals are protected sites. Embedding military personnel within these locations could compromise their protected status and increase the risk of civilian casualties. Opposition sources argue that the regime is prioritizing operational survival over civilian safety by dispersing into densely populated areas to deter further strikes or make targeting politically untenable.