Educational promises contradict livelihood realities; Iranian people in distress, government priorities abroad

The promises of education made by regime agents are at odds with the livelihood realities that the Iranian people are struggling with.

Iranian President Masoud Pezzekian, at the opening of the 38th National Conference of Education Managers, once again pointed out the importance of teachers and schools, saying: "There is no place more important than teachers, schools, preschools, and elementary schools that build the future of the country. You cannot fix the country by shouting slogans, and you cannot reform society by making claims. You cannot change behavior by force. Behavior change is a matter of the heart and must originate from within."

Emphasizing the role that teachers play in shaping beliefs, Pezizian added: "Once a change takes root in the heart, it does not come out of the heart so easily. A person is willing to give his life for his beliefs in order to achieve the goal he believes in. You, teachers, plant these beliefs in the hearts and you are the ones who shape these views."

In his speech, he referred to the dissatisfaction of families with the state of education and added: "Why are children in many parts of the country unhappy in public schools? Parents are unhappy and children are not receiving a good education. This pain is unbearable for humans. Why can't we solve it?"

Pezizian also emphasized: "We must solve problems beyond these. It must be within the human being to find a way for it. If we have the will, we can solve everything. When we are in pain, we cannot sleep and we seek treatment."

While the 14th Prime Minister speaks of educational concerns and justice in schools, people are increasingly struggling with high prices, poverty, and a livelihood crisis. Many schools in the country are still facing a shortage of teachers, basic educational equipment, and even a standard environment. The serious question facing society is that if the future of the country depends on schools and teachers, why are large budgets being spent on supporting proxy groups and political projects in Lebanon, Palestine, and other countries instead of solving domestic problems?

This apparent contradiction has deepened public anger and frustration. Teachers who are months behind on their salaries and families who cannot afford to enroll their children in appropriate schools witness every day that the government is spending generously elsewhere.

Despite all the slogans, Iranian society still expects the rulers to prioritize the root problems of teachers, schools, and families' livelihoods instead of spending money abroad. The future that the president talks about will not be realized without educational justice and minimal welfare for the people.