Iran06 April, 20261 min read
US-Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens Including Children, Hit Universities Across Iran
34 killed, including six children, as US-Israeli strikes hit Iranian universities and areas. Strikes followed Trump's Hormuz deadline, with targets including a major university and residential areas.
Widespread Bombing
The US and Israel carried out coordinated bombing campaigns across Iran that killed at least 34 people 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. 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.