Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran’s infrastructure
Authorities say at least 30 universities impacted by US and Israeli strikes since the start of the war.

Authorities say at least 30 universities impacted by US and Israeli strikes since the start of the war.







![Debris at the historical monument Golestan Palace after it was damaged in a US-Israeli strike, April 4, 2026. [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-04T092256Z_556495128_RC27IKAL18B0_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-CRISIS-1775299772.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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