US sanctions on Iran target education, affecting civilians
The US announced new sanctions on Iran as part of 'Operation Economic Outcast', expanding secondary sanctions to five more sectors and suspending education-related general licenses. This has led to ETS pausing TOEFL/GRE tests in Iran and Duolingo banning English tests for Iranian ID holders worldwide. Many Iranians feel targeted and discriminated against, with limited options for education and migration.
What we know
Duolingo stopped offering English tests to Iranian ID holders from September 1.
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Sanctions expanded to aviation, digital assets, gold, shipping, and technology sectors.
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Wind-down period for existing activities until September 8.
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ETS paused TOEFL and GRE tests in Iran.
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US Treasury suspended education-related general licenses for Iran.
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New US sanctions on Iran, including suspension of education-related licenses, have led to Duolingo and ETS halting English tests for Iranians, impacting civilians.
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