US-Israeli Strikes Destroy Sharif University, Kill Scores Across Iran
Key Takeaways
- Airstrikes damaged Sharif University of Technology in Tehran.
- Nearby gas distribution site near the university hit, causing outages.
- Reported fatalities across Iran range from 25 to 34.
University Bombed, Gas Explodes
US and Israeli forces bombed Tehran's Sharif University of Technology causing extensive damage across the campus.
“ANI |Updated:Apr 06, 2026 08:28 IST Tehran [Iran], April 6 (ANI): Direct airstrike destroyed Red Crescent Rescue Vehicle in Southern Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported”
The university was empty due to ongoing war forcing classes online.
Iran's WANA News Agency reported the University President confirmed material damage but no fatalities.
The attack forms part of a broader campaign increasingly targeting academic and civilian infrastructure.
Civilian Toll Mounts Across Iran
The strikes that began with the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expanded into a multifront bombardment killing more than 200 Iranians by early April.
The single deadliest strike hit a girls' school in Minab, killing at least 153 children and staff.
Bombing also destroyed two Red Crescent ambulances and killed their personnel.
Oil infrastructure was attacked repeatedly, including destruction of the Kharg island oil terminal.
Strait of Hormuz Blocked
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all foreign shipping.
“US-Israel airstrikes hit Tehran, damage university linked to military: Report What's the story Early Monday, United States-Israel airstrikes targeted Tehran, damaging the Sharif University of Technology and causing gas outages in parts of the city”
The closure immediately threatened about 20% of global oil exports.
Gulf states fell into chaos as Iranian strikes hit financial and media targets.
Trump set the strait opening deadline for midnight on April 11.
International Response
Dissent grew within Iran despite severe information controls and a brutal crackdown.
Embassies of Russia, China, Brazil, Turkey, and India issued joint statements expressing concern.
Saudi Arabia denounced the strikes as unwarranted aggression.
The Council on Foreign Relations called the campaign a major shift from degrading military capabilities to pursuing regime change.
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