Pezeshkian Opens Academic Year Ceremony, Inaugurates War Photography Exhibition

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the opening ceremony of the academic year at a university in Tehran, where he inaugurated an exhibition featuring selected works from the seventh edition of the "Incidents and Disasters" Photography Contest, titled "Standing Firm for Iran," dedicated to the Third Imposed War (Ramadan War). The ceremony was also attended by Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaei Sarraf, Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi, the head of the Leader's Office, several university chancellors, and university students.

During his address, President Pezeshkian commemorated the schoolchildren martyred in the Minab Elementary School attack following the US and Israeli strike on February 28. He stated, "I believe that finding a way out of the current situation is possible through the efforts of academics and university students." He emphasized that scientists and scholars are striving to acquire knowledge and capability to overcome these challenges.

The president further said, "We believe in this issue that if cooperation and interaction is established among all pillars of the government and elites of the country, many of problems will be resolved in the best possible way." His remarks underscored the importance of unity and collaboration in addressing national issues.

The event highlighted the role of academia in national resilience and commemorated the sacrifices made during the imposed war. The photography exhibition served as a tribute to the resilience of the Iranian people during the conflict.

According to Mehr News, the ceremony marked the beginning of the new academic year and reflected the government's focus on education and research as key pillars for overcoming current challenges.