Iranian Families Face Rising School Costs Under Shadow of War

The start of the school year is putting heavy financial pressure on Iranian families as sharp increases in the prices of stationery, books and transport drive up the cost of sending children to class.

The weakening Iranian rial is adding to the strain on household budgets. Parents face higher bills for the basic supplies their children need, alongside the cost of getting them to and from school.

The burden extends beyond back-to-school shopping. While books and stationery bring immediate expenses, transport costs create a continuing commitment throughout the academic year.

Against the backdrop of war, the rising cost of education highlights the financial pressures reaching into family life. For Iranian parents, the new school year brings a difficult balancing act between classroom needs and other household expenses.