Tehran, Apr 22 (V7N) — Iran has repaired more than half of the schools damaged during the recent conflict, according to Education Minister Ali Reza Kazemi.

Over 700 schools restored

As reported by Al Jazeera, Kazemi said that out of approximately 1,300 damaged schools, 775 have already been repaired. Around 20 schools were completely destroyed.

He noted that schools in provinces including Tehran and Isfahan suffered the most extensive damage.

Reconstruction ongoing

The minister expressed hope that repairs to the most severely affected institutions would be completed by October, as part of ongoing reconstruction efforts.

Education continues despite crisis

Kazemi emphasized that education activities were not halted during the conflict. Both in-person and online classes continued, while counseling services were provided to support students and their families.

Remembering victims

He also said that mourning ceremonies have been held in schools across the country in memory of those killed in attacks, including 170 students who died in a missile strike on a girls’ school.

The recovery efforts highlight the country’s attempt to restore normalcy in the education sector following widespread disruption caused by the war.

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