Iran’s Minister of Education Calls for Global Condemnation of Attacks on Schools
10 March 2026
| Dr. Alireza Kazemi, Minister of Education of the Islamic Republic of Iran, addressed a letter to Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of UNESCO, condemning the recent attacks on educational infrastructure and the killing of students and teachers. He called for an immediate response from the international community and the condemnation of these inhumane acts. |
In the letter, the Minister of Education expressed deep regret over these incidents, describing the attacks as a clear violation of international law and human rights. He emphasized the need to protect civilians, particularly children and students.
According to the figures provided, as of 3 March 2026, the attacks had resulted in the deaths of 168 people in Minab, five students and one teacher in Fars Province, two students and one teacher in Ilam Province, and three students and one teacher in Tehran. In East Azerbaijan Province, two students and one teacher had also been injured.
In addition, 20 educational facilities had sustained severe damage, with several completely destroyed.
In the letter, Dr. Kazemi called on UNESCO to unequivocally condemn these crimes and urge the aggressors to cease attacks on schools and educational infrastructure. A detailed report on these incidents was also enclosed with the letter.
Concluding his letter, Iran’s Minister of Education underscored UNESCO’s vital role in supporting education and promoting peace, and called for stronger international cooperation to ensure the safety of students and teachers in conflict-affected areas.
