Pezeshkian warns hitting schools aims to derail Iran’s development
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said that adversaries are targeting schools and universities to hinder Iran’s development.
Speaking at a meeting with the education minister and senior officials during a supervisory visit to the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, Pezeshkian described education as the “foundation” of sustainable development and warned that any reform without a robust schooling system would be short-lived, IRNA reported.
He praised teachers and administrators for maintaining instruction and public services during the 40-day war period, calling their efforts “steadfast.”
“Enemies” oppose Iran’s “knowledge and capability” and “do not want” the country to advance, he said, adding that this explains why “schools and universities” come under pressure.
He urged educators to clearly convey this to students and motivate them to help build a “prosperous” Iran.
Pezeshkian stressed the need for greater coordination across the executive branch, saying a shared understanding among managers would streamline progress toward national goals.
He also called for expanded delegation of authority and administrative decentralization, citing recent government experience as “effective” in accelerating problem-solving and boosting efficiency at the local level.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to development, he said Iran would continue along a path of progress by relying on domestic expertise and scientific capacity. “We will pursue advancement with full force,” he said, stressing unity and empowerment of capable managers as key drivers of faster, more balanced growth.