For them too, the tide has turned. Mr. Mohammad Hossein Khotani is one such businessman jailed without any reason or cause or due process. The educational system of Iran has been destroyed. The greater majority of the eligible college age students do not get the opportunity for higher education because of the limited capacity of the universities and colleges, and the lack of trained teachers. The purpose of these reserved seats is not to create a more educated militia, but to control the students lucky enough to be accepted.
Public health is on the verge of disaster.
The number of hospital beds per capita has been declining steadily. The number of medical professionals as a percentage of population is rapidly decreasing. Infant mortality is on the rise, and the population growth factor has also increased to over three percent, one of the highest in the world. In 15 years, the population has increased from 36 million to 65 million today, and is projected to surpass 85 million by the turn of the century. Common drugs are at a premium, while more specialized drugs are non-existent.