colleges & universities

Hamadan, Iran, is home to Bu-Ali Sina University.
Middle East Forum Observer
Protests Erupt in Iran over Iraqi Students with Militia Ties
In Recent Years, the Iranian Government Encouraged and Supported Tens of Thousands of Iraqis to Enroll in Iranian Universities
October 9, 2025
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Mardo Soghom
A building that is part of Islamic Azad University in Ardabil, Iran.
Middle East Forum Observer
The Islamic Republic’s War on Its Universities Is Accelerating
The Regime Has a Web of Surveillance and Intimidation Designed to Ensure That Universities Remain Sites of Indoctrination Rather than Inquiry
October 9, 2025
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Saeid Golkar