Iran’s top university bombed as US, Israel intensify attacks; 34 killed

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran’s top university bombed as US, Israel intensify attacks; 34 killed

At least 34 people, including six children, were killed in massive attacks by the United States and Israel across Iran. Strikes targeted Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran and residential areas, including Baharestan, Qom, and Bandar-e Lengeh. A total of at least a dozen cities were hit, as US President Donald Trump set a deadline for Tehran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

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