During a visit to the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, Pezeshkian appreciated the efforts of teachers and administrators in continuing the educational process and serving the people during the 40 days of war imposed by the US and the Zionist regime on Iran.
He described education as the foundation of the country’s sustainable development, adding, “Any transformation in the country, without serious attention to the education system, will be unstable.”
The president also identified the enemy’s concerns about the growth and advancement of Iran in all fields as the main reason for all hostilities against the Iranian nation.
“The enemies of Iran cannot bear to see Iran’s development and empowerment; they have a problem with our knowledge, awareness, and abilities, and do not want Iran to be a developed country; therefore, they target science, schools, and universities,” Pezeshkian added.
He emphasized that the Iranian nation will continue to move on the path of progress and development, relying on the weapon of knowledge and its own capabilities, reaffirming his administration’s determination to serve the people sincerely.
The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of then Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians, on February 28.
In retaliation, Iranian Armed Forces launched attacks on American and Israeli positions in the region, demonstrating their capability to strike back effectively. Despite initial expectations by the attackers of a swift victory, the Iranian response proved significantly more potent, inflicting heavy damage on US and Israeli military resources while rallying the nation’s unity and resistance.
While the US president had issued an ultimatum, Pakistani mediation facilitated an agreement for a two-week ceasefire during which negotiations would take place in Islamabad. Iran has proposed a ten-point plan as the foundation for discussions, seeking terms such as the withdrawal of US forces from the region, lifting sanctions, and establishing control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The Supreme National Security Council of Iran emphasized on April 8 that the war led to a historic victory for Iran, compelling the US to accept negotiation terms, including a plan for guaranteed non-aggression and the cessation of hostilities.
