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Politics● Low1h ago · Nov 10, 2026, 6:45 AM

Cut Off From English Exams, Iranians Pay Dearly To Test Abroad

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from RFE/RL · Middle East

Sanctions and growing international isolation are closing off pathways for young Iranians hoping to study abroad. The suspension of major English-language exams in Iran has created yet another obstacle for prospective international students.

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