As Iran’s crumbling schools remain on the verge of collapse, millions suffer from a housing crisis, and vast regions lack basic amenities, officials of the Iranian regime are pushing for reconstruction projects—not in Iran, but in Lebanon.
In his latest remarks, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, emphasized the need to initiate rebuilding efforts in Lebanon. This comes at a time when the Iranian regime repeatedly cites budget constraints as an excuse for neglecting critical domestic infrastructure.
Iran’s Failing Schools
One of the most pressing domestic issues in Iran is the dire state of its deteriorating schools. Official statistics indicate that more than 30% of the country’s schools are unsafe, with structural failures leading to fires, roof collapses, and even student injuries and deaths. Despite this urgent need for reconstruction, the Iranian regime refuses to allocate the necessary funds, yet it remains willing to divert billions of tomans to Lebanon’s rebuilding efforts. This is particularly concerning as Lebanon, unlike many Iranian regions, receives significant international financial aid and support from foreign governments.
A Deepening Housing Crisis
Beyond the education sector, Iran is also grappling with a severe housing crisis. In recent years, housing prices have skyrocketed, making homeownership and even renting unaffordable for millions. Countless Iranians are struggling to secure basic shelter, yet the government has failed to implement any meaningful solutions. Major state-sponsored housing initiatives, such as the “Mehr Housing” and “National Housing Movement” projects, have been left incomplete due to lack of funding. Yet, despite its failure to address this domestic crisis, the Iranian regime is channeling resources toward rebuilding Lebanon.
Misplaced Priorities: Funding Foreign Projects Over Domestic Needs
This is not the first time the Iranian regime has diverted national resources abroad instead of addressing the pressing needs of its own people. In recent years, billions of dollars have been funneled into reconstructing Syria, funding proxy groups in Iraq, providing financial aid to Yemen, and bolstering Hezbollah in Lebanon.
These policies persist despite widespread economic hardship in Iran, where poverty, unemployment, and rampant inflation continue to plague the population. The regime’s claims of budget shortages for rebuilding schools, solving the housing crisis, and improving livelihoods stand in stark contrast to its willingness to finance foreign reconstruction efforts.
Ignoring Domestic Needs for Regional Influence
While the Iranian people face worsening economic conditions and crumbling infrastructure, the regime remains fixated on consolidating its regional influence. Instead of addressing its domestic crises, the regime prioritizes foreign projects, revealing its blatant disregard for the well-being of its own citizens.
As Iran’s schools continue to collapse, housing becomes increasingly unaffordable, and millions struggle to meet basic needs, the regime’s actions underscore a fundamental truth: the ruling regime’s priorities lie not with the Iranian people, but with its geopolitical ambitions.
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