Iran's Rouhani says schools to remain open despite criticism

President Hassan Rouhani is facing criticism for reopening schools while the country continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 22,000 people so far.

In his latest speech Sept. 9 at a Cabinet meeting, Rouhani addressed some of the criticism he is facing by saying the health of students is a “priority” for the administration, but he said they do not want students “to be held back from their studies from six months or a year.” "This would be difficult on families,” said Rouhani.