IUST Strongly Condemns the Airstrike on the University (Official Statement)
| Post date: 2026/04/1 |
Statement by Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST)
Condemning the US-Israeli Airstrike on the University
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
In the early morning of March 28, 2026, a cowardly airstrike by the American-Zionist aggressor directly targeted the research and educational buildings of Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), resulting in serious destruction of several university buildings. This assault marks yet another blatant chapter in the ongoing crimes of global arrogant powers against the foundations of science and humanity.
IUST, with a legacy of nearly a century of scientific excellence, stands as a pillar of knowledge production and specialist training—not only for Iran but for the broader benefit of humanity. Moreover, IUST hosts international students from various countries.
Any attack on academic institutions constitutes a grave violation of international laws, including the Geneva Conventions and UNESCO conventions on the protection of educational facilities during armed conflict.
This inhumane act comes less than a week after the tragic assassination of Professor Saeed Shamghadri, a distinguished faculty member of IUST, along with his son and daughter, who were terrorized in the bombing of their home. His loss, combined with the direct bombardment of his university, exposes the true nature of the inhumane American-Zionist enemy—an enemy that cannot tolerate Iran's scientific progress.
The Israeli regime, whose history is marked by aggression, occupation, and land grabbing, has a well-documented record of attacking universities, including the recent airstrikes on Isfahan University of Technology during March 26–29, 2026. This attack on IUST is neither the first nor will it be the last—unless the international community finally takes meaningful action.
It must be emphasized that these attacks were carried out in the midst of ongoing negotiations, while war has been forced upon Iran. Our country has never been the aggressor; Iran is the victim of systematic aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime.
IUST strongly condemns this terrorist act and declares that such desperate attacks will never stop the wheels of scientific development in Iran. The university urgently calls upon the international community, the UN, UNESCO, the ICC, all global universities, and human rights organizations to:
Condemning the US-Israeli Airstrike on the University
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
In the early morning of March 28, 2026, a cowardly airstrike by the American-Zionist aggressor directly targeted the research and educational buildings of Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), resulting in serious destruction of several university buildings. This assault marks yet another blatant chapter in the ongoing crimes of global arrogant powers against the foundations of science and humanity.
IUST, with a legacy of nearly a century of scientific excellence, stands as a pillar of knowledge production and specialist training—not only for Iran but for the broader benefit of humanity. Moreover, IUST hosts international students from various countries.
Any attack on academic institutions constitutes a grave violation of international laws, including the Geneva Conventions and UNESCO conventions on the protection of educational facilities during armed conflict.
This inhumane act comes less than a week after the tragic assassination of Professor Saeed Shamghadri, a distinguished faculty member of IUST, along with his son and daughter, who were terrorized in the bombing of their home. His loss, combined with the direct bombardment of his university, exposes the true nature of the inhumane American-Zionist enemy—an enemy that cannot tolerate Iran's scientific progress.
The Israeli regime, whose history is marked by aggression, occupation, and land grabbing, has a well-documented record of attacking universities, including the recent airstrikes on Isfahan University of Technology during March 26–29, 2026. This attack on IUST is neither the first nor will it be the last—unless the international community finally takes meaningful action.
It must be emphasized that these attacks were carried out in the midst of ongoing negotiations, while war has been forced upon Iran. Our country has never been the aggressor; Iran is the victim of systematic aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime.
IUST strongly condemns this terrorist act and declares that such desperate attacks will never stop the wheels of scientific development in Iran. The university urgently calls upon the international community, the UN, UNESCO, the ICC, all global universities, and human rights organizations to:
- Unequivocally condemn this airstrike on a civilian university as a war crime.
- Impose sanctions on the perpetrators and commanders responsible for these attacks.
- Take immediate action to prevent further targeting of educational institutions in Iran.
- Raise public awareness against the militarization of attacks on higher educations.
The silence of the international community in the face of such atrocities will only encourage more war crimes against science, education, and humanity, while undermining the very legitimacy of these international bodies in the eyes of the world's people.
Iran University of Science and Technology
April 2026
Iran University of Science and Technology
April 2026