Rising protests against the dismissal of academics in Iran

He later refuted an account by a university official that he was let go for not applying for a contract extension. He posted documents showing otherwise online and said: “The truth has been sacrificed for politics.” Several professors at other top universities, including the University of Tehran, have also been expelled this month. Local media reported that more than 50 academics have been let go since President Ebrahim Raisi took office two years ago. The number has not been confirmed by the government.