Iran says US, Israel belong in Stone Age after Tehran university strike
In April 2026, Iran stated that the US and Israel belong in the "Stone Age" following an attack on Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran. Iran's minister of science condemned the attack, asserting that civilized governments do not target educational institutions.
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AI-generatedIn April 2026, Iran stated that the US and Israel belong in the "Stone Age" following an attack on Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran. Iran's minister of science condemned the attack, asserting that civilized governments do not target educational institutions. The statement was made after a strike at the university, the damage of which was assessed by Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi. The Iranian government's condemnation implies they believe the US and Israel were responsible for the attack.
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Model · rule-basedKey claims
3 extractedA civilised government never targets institutions of knowledge.
Iran says US and Israel belong in the Stone Age.
An attack occurred on Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti University.