Teachers' Group Blames Government For Student Deaths In Iran Bombing

The Coordination Council of Teachers Associations in Iran expressed concern over the deaths of over 20 school students in a deadly bomb attack in the city of Kerman this week.

The council pointed out that a number of students attended the event without the presence of their families, attributing it to the planning of the ministry of education. The students are considered victims of what the council described as “the propaganda policies of the education system.”

On the fourth anniversary of IRGC General Qasem Soleimani's death, a twin bombing occurred at his gravesite on Wednesday, resulting in the death of about 90 people. Iranians are now questioning the ongoing impact of the commander's legacy, especially considering that during Soleimani’s burial procession in 2020, about 60 people were crushed to death in a stampede.

In the aftermath of the targeted killing of Qasem Soleimani in January 2020, former US President Donald Trump referred to him as "the number-one terrorist anywhere in the world."

Following Hamas' actions in Israel on October 7, Soleimani's name resurfaced in Iran's state-affiliated media. While many officials hailed the attack as a fulfillment of Soleimani's efforts, they simultaneously denied any direct involvement in the planning or execution of the operation.

Abdollah Naseri, a former CEO of state news agency IRNA, criticized the Iranian authorities for an extensive propaganda campaign, portraying Soleimani as a national hero. Naseri stated that Soleimani has been a 30-year burden on the nation without making any substantial contributions to the people's wellbeing.