Iran says US, Israel belong in Stone Age after Tehran university strike

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete April 4, 2026 at 05:49 PM

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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. 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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A civilised government never targets institutions of knowledge.

quote — Iran’s minister of science100% confidence

Iran says US and Israel belong in the Stone Age.

quote — Iran100% confidence

An attack occurred on Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti University.

factual — Al Jazeera90% confidence

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Tohid Asadi 40% Al Jazeera 40% Shahid Beheshti University 60% Tehran 70% Israel ×280% United States ×280% Iran ×290%

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iran 100% tehran university strike 90% us 80% israel 80% shahid beheshti university 70% attack 60% civilized government 50% institutions of knowledge 50%

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Al Jazeera

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Iran

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