Iran rebuilds 1,288 schools damaged in recent aggression

Tehran – Iran has successfully rebuilt 1,288 schools that were damaged during recent aggression, according to Education Minister Alireza Kazemi. The minister announced this achievement at a ceremony titled Solidarity of Families and Schools in Protecting the Right to Education During the Ramadan War. This rebuilding effort, supported by charitable donors, has returned these schools to service.

However, Kazemi cautioned that the losses caused by school closures cannot be quantified or compensated, emphasizing that education is a fundamental human right that must be protected at all times. He highlighted that investing in education significantly impacts a person's physical and mental health, welfare, and future. Kazemi stated that educating children is one of the most valuable investments a family can make.

The war resulted in the damage of around 1,500 educational facilities, including the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, where 168 students and staff tragically lost their lives. The minister stressed that the government has introduced new rules to prevent schools from being closed without authorization from the education ministry. Additionally, a wartime management directive has been issued to provincial governors by the interior minister.

Kazemi also pointed out that the conflict has caused anxiety, displacement, and disruptions to learning. According to his report, the attacks across the country resulted in the deaths of 295 students and 68 teachers, with 168 students and school staff losing their lives in Minab alone.