Several Iranian universities move classes online following student protests

Several Iranian universities announced that classes will be held online until the end of the term following days of student rallies across campuses.

Institutions including Islamic Azad University, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman Branch, Isfahan University of Art, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, University of Damghan, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Islamic Azad University, Gilan Branch and Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch confirmed the shift in separate notices.

The student group Daneshjuyan Motahed criticized the decision, saying in a statement that “the Islamic Republic has once again proven its fear of students,” and reported that some students were boycotting online classes in response.