A new wave of coordinated airstrikes across Iran has caused significant damage to civilian and scientific infrastructure including major universities amid rising regional tensions ahead of a US deadline linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
Reports indicate that several educational institutions were targeted as part of broader joint operations.
Sharif University of Technology sustained extensive damage to research laboratories and a campus mosque along with a nearby gas facility triggering secondary explosions and power outages in parts of Tehran.
Authorities also confirmed damage to a specialized research building at Shahid Beheshti University focused on laser and plasma technologies.
Iran’s Ministry of Science said at least thirty universities have been affected since the start of the conflict.
State media reported at least thirty four deaths in a single day with the highest toll recorded in Baharestan near Tehran where twenty three people including six children were killed.
Additional fatalities were reported in Qom and Bandar Lengeh while other cities including Bandar Abbas Shiraz Isfahan Ahvaz and Karaj sustained damage.
Strikes on industrial and petrochemical facilities have raised concerns over economic disruption and environmental risks.
The escalation coincides with a US ultimatum demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz or facing large scale infrastructure attacks.
Iran condemned the threat and warned of retaliatory action against regional targets.
Military operations continue as part of a campaign aimed at weakening Iran’s military and economic capacity.
Iran responded by launching missiles toward Israel triggering air raid sirens in several cities and causing casualties.
As the conflict enters its sixth week casualties and infrastructure damage continue to rise while global markets remain volatile.
Analysts warn the coming hours could determine whether the conflict expands further or shifts toward diplomacy.
