Iran Announces Expanded Military Service Exemptions for Children of Retirees and Veterans
In a significant move to honor the service and sacrifices of its armed forces personnel, new regulations have been announced that expand military service exemptions for the children of retirees and veterans. The directive, issued by the General Staff of the Armed Forces, is framed as a key benefit for military families.
Acknowledging Sacrifice with Tangible Benefits
Amir Rahbar, an official with the Armed Forces Fund, detailed the new criteria. The exemptions are directly tied to the length and nature of a parent’s service and sacrifice. The key benchmarks established are:
- Every 30 months of service at the front grants an exemption for one child.
- Every 24 months spent as a prisoner of war grants an exemption for one child.
- Every 25 percent of disability attributed to being a veteran grants an exemption for one child.
Flexibility and Expanded Eligibility
The new rules are designed with flexibility to cover a wide range of service histories. Rahbar explained that if a retiree or veteran has multiple types of service records, the benefits can be combined to exempt several children.
“For instance,” he stated, “a veteran with 60 months at the front, 50 months as a prisoner of war, and a 60% disability rating would be eligible to exempt six of their children from mandatory military service.”
The regulations also address past cases. Families who have previously used exemption benefits for some of their children can now apply for remaining children if they have unused, qualifying service credits. Furthermore, in families where both parents are veterans, their service points can now be pooled to secure an exemption for a child if neither parent’s points alone meet the required threshold.
This policy is presented as a reinforcement of the nation’s commitment to its military community, ensuring that the contributions of retirees and veterans are recognized through substantial support for their families.