Student protests against the educational policies of the Iranian regime, particularly the issue of the mandatory impact of grade point averages on the national university entrance examination (Konkur), continued on Saturday, June 6, in several cities across the country. Reports indicate that protest gatherings were held in cities including Tehran, Mashhad, Shiraz, Isfahan, Kermanshah, Tabriz, Karaj, Khorramabad, Arak, and Birjand.
In Mashhad, a group of students gathered in front of the Department of Education. According to published reports, the protesters were later directed into the department’s premises, and restrictions were subsequently imposed on the departure of some individuals. Reports also indicated a heavy presence of police forces and special units at the site, along with the detention of several participants. Nevertheless, students attending the gathering stated that they would continue their protests until their demands were addressed.
June 6—Khorramabad, western Iran
Students in Khorramabad join nationwide protests against government policies.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/wzj28ASo9U— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) June 6, 2026
A similar gathering was also held in Shiraz in front of the Fars Province Department of Education. Participants criticized the educational policies of the Iranian regime and called on officials to answer questions regarding the impact of recent decisions on students’ academic futures. They stressed that instead of repeated promises, they expected practical solutions.
At the same time, students in Tehran, Kermanshah, and several other cities held protest gatherings calling for a review of educational policies. Protesters chanted slogans including “Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid, we are all together” and “We haven’t seen justice, we’ve heard too many promises,” protesting what they described as injustice within the educational system.
In Markazi Province, including the cities of Arak and Birjand, the main focus of the protests was criticism of the mandatory impact of academic grades on university entrance examination results and students’ educational futures. Participants believe that repeated changes to educational regulations and assessment methods have created widespread concerns among students and their families.
According to published reports, Saturday’s protests were held simultaneously across multiple provinces; a development that reflects growing dissatisfaction with the educational policies of the Iranian regime and the emergence of the university entrance examination and the role of academic records as a nationwide demand among students.
These gatherings continue amid increasing criticism of the Iranian regime’s educational policies in recent months. Many students and families are calling for a review of decisions that they believe directly affect the academic future and educational opportunities of the younger generation.
