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Widespread Bombing
The US and Israel carried out coordinated bombing campaigns across Iran that killed at least 34 people including six children.
“At least 34 people have been killed, including six children”
The strikes targeted multiple cities including Tehran, Qom, Bandar-e Lengeh, and Bandar Abbas.
US-Israeli strikes hit Sharif University in Tehran, causing extensive damage.
Iran’s Ministry of Science and Technology said at least 30 universities have been hit since the war began.
Trump had set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Universities Become Targets
The US-Israeli campaign targeted academic institutions.
The IRGC declared American universities in the Middle East legitimate targets.
Regional institutions closed campuses as they braced for escalation.
UNESCO in Iran expressed regret over the bombings.
More than 132 archaeological sites have been damaged or destroyed.
Rescue and Retaliation
Rescue operations were underway across Iran.
“Iran vowed to carry out retaliatory strikes”
Iranian officials vowed to retaliate and condemned Trump's remarks.
Trump had announced the rescue of a second American airman.
Iran's Foreign Minister framed the conflict as not our war nor America's war.
The strikes fueled growing international concern.