Iran rebuilds 1,288 schools damaged in recent aggression

Tehran has completed the reconstruction of 1,288 schools that were damaged during recent military aggression, according to Iran's education minister Alireza Kazemi. Speaking at a ceremony, Kazemi emphasized the importance of education as a fundamental human right, stating that its protection is crucial in all circumstances. He highlighted that investing in education has a significant impact on individuals' physical and mental well-being, as well as their future prospects.

In addition to the 1,288 rebuilt schools, the minister noted that around 1,500 educational facilities sustained damage during the conflict, including the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, where 168 students and staff lost their lives. To prevent future closures without authorized permission, the government has introduced new regulations, with the first part of a wartime management directive issued to provincial governors by the interior minister.

The war has caused widespread anxiety, displacement, and disruptions to education. Kazemi reported that the attacks resulted in the deaths of 295 students and 68 teachers across the country, with 168 students and school staff perishing in Minab.