"The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported that the bombings have damaged approximately 30 universities since the conflict began on February 28, raising serious concerns about the impact on education and research in the country."
"International scholars have signed a statement condemning the bombing of civilian academic, health, and research infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of protecting educational institutions during conflicts."
"Abideh Jafari, a physicist at Isfahan University of Technology, noted that the attacks have severely affected her team's ability to access data from CERN due to a countrywide Internet blackout."
"The Iranian government has a history of controlling universities, and academics fear that the end of the war may lead to increased repression and retaliation against critics."
Since the conflict began on February 28, US and Israeli bombings have damaged around 30 universities in Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Over 1,400 international scholars condemned the attacks on civilian academic and health infrastructure. Notable affected institutions include Sharif University of Technology and the Pasteur Institute of Iran. Despite claims from US and Israeli officials that they do not target civilian infrastructure, the bombings raise concerns about the future of academic freedom in Iran, especially after the government's crackdown on protests for democracy and human rights.
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