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Iranian students falling through the cracks due to Middle East war: "It's about survival"

Iranian international students in the Netherlands are facing severe financial distress and mental health challenges as the Middle East conflict disrupts money transfers from their home country. While some Amsterdam-based educational institutions offer emergency loans and support, students are petitioning the government to relax work restrictions that limit them to 16 hours per week. The situation has left many struggling to afford basic necessities like rent and groceries while dealing with the stress of the war's impact on their families.

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