Summary
The US and Israel have bombed several sites in Iran, including universities and research centers, as part of their conflict. The attacks have caused significant damage to educational and healthcare facilities, but have reportedly not resulted in casualties at these locations. Iran claims these actions are targeting their scientific and academic infrastructure.
Key Facts
- The Laser and Plasma Research Institute at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran was bombed.
- The US and Israel have not explained the reasons for the attacks.
- Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, a former lab director at the university who was assassinated, is believed to have been a target.
- Iran's government moved classes online after the attacks, which limited casualties.
- More than 30 universities have been impacted by US and Israeli strikes since late February.
- The Pasteur Institute in Tehran, a healthcare facility, suffered major damage, stopping its health services.
- Over 2,000 people have died from various attacks across Iran, according to Iranian authorities.
- Fighter jets launched strikes over Tehran, lighting up areas in the north of the capital.
