WANA (Apr 15) – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simaei, announced on Wednesday that Iranian students expelled from the United States are welcome to continue their education at home. Speaking on the sidelines of a visit to the Aerospace Research Institute—a facility targeted twice by U.S.-Israeli attacks—Simaei addressed the educational and human costs of the current conflict.

 

Open Doors for Expelled Students

Addressing the situation of Iranian nationals studying abroad, Simaei condemned the recent actions taken by Washington.

 

“Given that the United States, contrary to all legal and ethical principles, has expelled some Iranian students who were studying legally, we declare that all these students can continue their education at peer universities in Iran,” the Minister stated.

 

He assured the students and their families that they would be welcomed with open arms and need not worry about their academic future.

 

Attacks on Research and Civilian Infrastructure

During his inspection of the Aerospace Research Institute, Simaei characterized the strikes on the facility as “scientific crimes” committed by a “sinister Israeli-American coalition.”

 

“This was a center where researchers worked on civilian sectors, including biology, agriculture, and surveying,” Simaei remarked. “Unfortunately, it has fallen victim to the enemy’s brutal attacks.”

 

He further noted that a student dormitory in Bushehr, designed to house 600 people, was also targeted despite its clearly civilian nature.

 

Casualties in the Recent War

The Minister provided a somber update on the human toll within the academic community during what he referred to as the “Third Imposed War.” According to Simaei:

 

  • Over 60 students have been killed.
  • Approximately 10 professors have lost their lives.

 

“We hope our remaining professors and students will continue their path with strength,” he added.

 

Legal Recourse and Post-War Planning

Simaei emphasized that Iran is currently documenting all damages to research and educational infrastructure to pursue international legal action.

 

“Claiming damages and filing legal lawsuits require specific standards. We are conducting precise evaluations based on these indices, and the total extent of damages will be announced in the future,” he said.

 

He also revealed that universities are already looking ahead: “We are currently adapting our educational, scientific, research, and technological programs to meet the needs of the post-war era.”

 

A Defiance Based on History

The Minister concluded by stating that while the enemy seeks to target all components of the Islamic Republic’s power, they will ultimately fail.

 

“The roots of this country lie in its deep history and cannot be destroyed,” Simaei asserted. He expressed hope that global public opinion, witnessing the “legal, military, and moral failure” of the U.S. and Israel, would act as a deterrent against further “unethical and illegal threats.”