Tehran:Iran has successfully rebuilt 1,288 schools that were damaged in recent attacks, with the support of charitable donors, and returned them to service, according to Education Minister Alireza Kazemi. He emphasized that the educational losses due to school closures cannot be measured or compensated.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Minister Kazemi, speaking at a ceremony titled Solidarity of Families and Schools in Protecting the Right to Education During the Ramadan War, stressed the importance of education as a fundamental human right that must be preserved in all circumstances.

Kazemi highlighted the significance of investing in education, noting its impact on physical and mental health, welfare, and future prospects. He described educating children as one of the most valuable investments a family can make. During the recent conflict, approximately 1,500 educational facilities suffered direct or indirect damage, including the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab.

The minister noted that the government has implemented new regulations requiring that schools not be closed without prior authorization from the Education Ministry. Additionally, the first part of a wartime management directive has been issued to provincial governors by order of the interior minister.

Kazemi further reported that the conflict has led to anxiety, displacement, and disruptions in learning. Tragically, 295 students and 68 teachers were killed in attacks across the country, with 168 of those casualties occurring in Minab among students and school staff.