Politics● ElevatedSep 22 · Sep 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
Exclusive: Iran's school year opens as fees triple and enrolment falls
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en] · Middle East
As Iran’s academic year begins, families face severe strain from doubling tuition fees, soaring stationery prices, war fears and a plunging currency. Euronews Persian spoke to Iranians about declining enrollments and deep economic distress across the country.
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