"Aggressors will see our might": Iranian FM's warning after US-Israeli strike on Sharif University in Tehran
Tehran, April 6
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday warned US and Israeli coalition forces of severe repercussions after an airstrike struck the campus of Sharif University of Technology in Tehran amid the conflict in West Asia.
According to a post on X, Araghchi said the US-Israeli coalition had bombed what he called the "MIT of Iran", referencing the world-class technical university, asserting that the "aggressors will see our might", a reference to Tehran's response following the strikes.
"Israeli-US aggressors have bombed the MIT of Iran. This follows attacks on other universities. 1,400 years ago, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that even if knowledge was situated in the distant Pleiades, Iranians would be capable of attaining it. Aggressors will see our might," Araghchi stated in his post.
This comes after an airstrike jointly carried by US and Israeli forces struck Sharif University of Technology in Tehran early Monday, targeting Iran's academic and civilian infrastructure, as reported by Iranian state media Press TV.
Reports indicate that the university's mosque was damaged during the attack.
Mohsen Dodangeh, mayor of Tehran's District 9, stated that the university's gas post was also hit, triggering an explosion, adding that the blast caused fear among residents and prompted the evacuation of several homes as a precaution, as reported by Press TV.
Meanwhile, Masoud Tajrishi, head of Sharif University of Technology, told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that the attack "targeted one of the buildings of the scientific and cultural centre, causing damage to nearby buildings as well."
"Sharif University is a scientific institution that works on the development of culture and science. It was damaged following the brutality of the enemies of this land," he stated, as quoted by Press TV.
Tajrishi confirmed that there were no casualties in the strike and said investigations have begun to assess the full impact.
He further stated that reconstruction of the damaged parts of the university would start soon to prepare for Iran to emerge as a "big scientific power in the world" and condemned the attack as a "cowardly" act, highlighting that it reflects the enemy's desperation to achieve their ominous goals, Press TV reported.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Very disturbing news. As a student myself, I can't imagine the fear. The reference to the Prophet's (PBUH) saying about Iranians seeking knowledge is powerful. Hope peace prevails soon. The world doesn't need more conflict zones.
The FM's warning is strong, but one has to ask: what led to this? Geopolitics is messy. India must tread carefully and focus on our own security and interests. We have enough challenges at our own borders without getting drawn into others' fights.
While the attack on a civilian academic site is condemnable, I hope the Iranian government's response is measured. An escalation helps no one. The common people, as always, suffer the most. Thoughts with the students and residents there.
Sharif University is indeed their MIT. This is an attack on knowledge and progress. Reminds us how fragile peace is. India should offer to mediate if possible—we have good relations with many in the region. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Respectfully, the article only quotes Iranian state media. We should be cautious and wait for independent verification. The fog of war is real. Let's not jump to conclusions based on one side's narrative.
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