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Ministry of Science Reiterates: Ahmadinejad's University Lacks Activity License

Feb 2, 2026 February 2, 2026 2 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

The Iranian Ministry of Science has reiterated that the International University of Iranians, linked to former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, lacks a legal license to operate. Despite this, the university continues to announce its activities, prompting calls for legal intervention. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between government authorities and Ahmadinejad's faction.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The legality of Ahmadinejad's university activities highlights the ongoing political tensions in Iran and raises questions about regulatory enforcement.

👥 Key Players

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad MENTIONED
Former President of Iran
"Ahmadinejad remains a significant political figure in Iran, representing a faction that opposes the current government and seeks to maintain influence."
Hosseini Hosseini MENTIONED
Director General of the Higher Education Expansion Office, Ministry of Science
"He represents the Iranian government's stance on higher education regulations and is involved in enforcing compliance with educational laws."
Hassan Rouhani MENTIONED
Former President of Iran
"His administration's policies and actions continue to influence the current political landscape, particularly regarding educational institutions."
Supreme Cultural Revolution Council MENTIONED
Regulatory body overseeing cultural and educational matters in Iran
"Their resolutions significantly impact the legality of educational institutions and their operations in Iran."

📰 What Happened

The Iranian Ministry of Science has reiterated that the International University of Iranians, owned by former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, does not have a legal license to operate. This has led to calls for legal intervention against the university's activities, which continue despite the government's assertions of illegality.

  • The Ministry of Science declared the university's activities illegal based on a resolution from the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council.
  • The university claims to have received a legal operating license, contradicting the Ministry's assertions.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This situation underscores the ongoing power struggle between different political factions in Iran, particularly between Ahmadinejad's supporters and the current government.
🌍 Regional: It may affect regional perceptions of Iran's internal stability and governance, potentially influencing relations with neighboring countries.
🌐 International: International observers may view this as a reflection of Iran's internal political dynamics and governance challenges, impacting foreign relations.

📚 Background

The International University of Iranians has been a point of contention between Ahmadinejad's faction and the current Iranian government, reflecting broader political divides within the country.

Iranian political factions Higher education regulations in Iran
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
The article reflects the official stance of the Iranian government, which may not fully represent opposing viewpoints.

Hosseini Hosseini, the director general of the Higher Education Expansion Office of the Iranian Ministry of Science, reiterated on Wednesday that the International University of Iranians, owned by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, does not have a license to operate. This is not the first time that officials from the Ministry of Science in Hassan Rouhani's government have stated the illegality of the university associated with Ahmadinejad, yet reports continue to emerge about the university's activities and advertisements. In an interview with the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) published on Wednesday, December 26, he said, 'We have previously announced the opinion of the Expansion Council and the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council regarding the lack of a license for this university's activities.' The emphasis by the director general of the Higher Education Expansion Office on the illegality of the Iranian University’s activities was a response to the university's announcement about the launch of its virtual education center. However, Hosseini called for 'the intervention of legal authorities' regarding the matter. A day before this statement, Hossein Azin, the spokesman for the Parliamentary Commission on Article 90, also deemed 'any action to recruit students by the Iranian University' illegal, urging the Ministry of Science and the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council to 'prevent the activities of the Iranian University according to regulations.' The International University of Iranians, which is managed under Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former president of Iran, and several of his close associates, announced on Monday, December 24, the commencement of its virtual education center. The university's announcement requested interested individuals to 'visit the university's website and register to benefit from the virtual education.' This announcement comes at a time when the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology declared all activities of the Iranian University illegal in September of this year based on a resolution by the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council. In response, the Iranian University has repeatedly emphasized that it has received a legal operating license from the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council and the relevant ministries. However, the Ministry of Science continues to assert that the university's activities in various fields are illegal.

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