Tehran: The Organization of Student Affairs has declared that due to ongoing challenges in Syria and Lebanon, Iranian students studying at universities in these two Arab countries are eligible to transfer to universities in Iran.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the organization announced in a statement that Iranian students studying in Syria and Lebanon can return to Iran and continue their education inside the country. The statement emphasized the importance of students acting promptly by sending their written applications along with the necessary documents to the specified email address, [email protected].

The situation in Syria has escalated, with armed groups launching operations on November 27, 2024, aiming to remove President Bashar al-Assad from power. Within eleven days, these groups declared their control over Damascus, leading to Assad's departure from the country. Concurrently, Lebanon has been experiencing significant turmoil due to Israeli aggression in its southern regions, resulting in the tragic loss of over 3,600 Lebanese lives.