Iran teachers' unions warn of 130k teacher shortage for 2026-27 academic year

The Islamshahr Teachers' Association reports a shortfall of 100,000–130,000 teachers for the upcoming academic year, citing low pay and poor conditions. The shortage signals deepening strain on Iran's education system amid economic hardship, potentially fueling social unrest. The claim is based on union estimates, not official data, so the exact figure remains unverified.