Tehran Extends Remote Measures as Air Quality Dictates Public Life
Tehran – In a decisive response to fluctuating air quality levels, Iranian authorities have announced a targeted extension of school closures and remote work protocols for specific provinces, including the capital, for the coming days.
Targeted Closures for Saturday
Following the closure of schools and offices earlier this week due to severe air pollution, the National Committee for Air Quality Management has confirmed that educational institutions in several provinces, most notably Tehran, will remain closed and switch to remote learning on Saturday, the 8th of Azar (November 29, 2025).
Concurrently, government offices in the affected regions will continue to operate with a mandatory remote work model for employees. This calibrated approach aims to minimize public exposure to harmful pollutants while ensuring the continuity of essential services.
A Dynamic and Regional Response
The official announcement highlights the government’s dynamic and region-specific strategy in managing environmental challenges. While some areas, including Tehran, face extended measures, other provinces that were previously under similar restrictions have now been cleared to resume normal, in-person operations for both schools and offices starting tomorrow.
This fluid policy underscores a commitment to public welfare, with decisions being continuously reassessed based on real-time environmental data and expert recommendations from health and meteorological officials.