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Troops Crush Student Revolt in Iran

Four students were killed and at least 600 injured when police wielding truncheons and gun stocks were called in to quell a recent demonstration at Teheran University.

Trouble arose over the suspension of thirteen students earlier in the year for membership in National Front, a political organization. Teheran students staged a strike and a demonstration.

Fighting between police and students continued for nearly two hours until paratroops and soldiers stationed nearby used tear-gas to disperse the students. Students and teachers were beaten and stabbed with gun stocks and bayonets.

At least 300 students are in prison. "We will construct new prisons, if necessary," the Prime Minister said.

Damage to the University estimated at about 30,000 US dollars. A majority of the University's professors have resigned, and the University President has been banished.