Iranian professors threaten to suspend academic activity as salaries remain unpaid

Reports indicate that a number of university professors in Iran have threatened to suspend academic activities in protest over prolonged delays in salary payments. This development highlights the growing financial strain within Iran's academic institutions. According to a report by the Jerusalem Post, this crisis is unfolding against the backdrop of a broader economic struggle in Iran. The country's economy is currently facing significant pressure from international sanctions, the impact of ongoing conflict, internet shutdowns, and tensions surrounding the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, all of which have exacerbated the financial instability affecting academic staff.