East Azerbaijan Education Director emphasizes civil defense and student mobilization

Esfandiar Sadeghi, the Director General of Education for East Azerbaijan, has highlighted the importance of civil defense training and ideological commitment within the school system.

During a civil defense awareness event at Taleghani High School in Tabriz, Sadeghi stated that schools play a vital role in establishing a culture of safety and preparedness for emergencies. He defined civil defense as a set of non-military actions aimed at reducing vulnerability and protecting lives through continuous training, emergency evacuation drills, and proper information dissemination.

In a separate meeting regarding the Student Basij support committee, Sadeghi emphasized the role of educators in demonstrating loyalty to the Islamic Republic. He noted that the Basij movement is a central focus for the education department, serving to strengthen the social and moral growth of students while countering external threats through organized student participation.