Trump Sanctions Leave Iranian Students Lost in the Middle
Summary
New U.S. sanctions announced by President Donald Trump have stopped standardized tests like the TOEFL and GRE from being offered in Iran. These exams, which are needed for admission to many foreign universities, are now unavailable inside Iran, affecting many Iranian students’ plans to study abroad.Key Facts
- President Trump’s new sanctions suspended the offering of TOEFL and GRE tests within Iran starting late August.
- Testing companies like ETS must comply with U.S. sanctions and have paused these exams in Iran.
- Thousands of Iranian students who prepared for international university admissions face difficulties continuing their education plans.
- Students inside Iran must now travel abroad to take these tests, which is expensive and difficult for many families.
- Iranian dual citizens or those linked to Iran living outside the country have had issues accessing exams like the LSAT.
- The sanctions are part of a wider U.S. effort to pressure the Iranian regime over its nuclear program and regional actions.
- A U.S. Treasury spokesperson said the Iranian regime prioritizes nuclear ambitions over its people’s well-being.
- The sanctions include suspending General License G, which previously allowed some academic exchanges and educational services for Iranians.
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