""It is truly unbelievable that in the 21st century, in the age of human rights, in the age of international law and international humanitarian law, civilian locations and civilians are being targeted," Simaei Saraf told reporters upon inspecting the ruins of the Laser and Plasma Research Institute at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran on April 4."
""It is regrettable that our adversary has gone back to the Stone Age rather than us coming from the Stone Age," he said, a reference to Donald Trump's infamous threat against Iran."
"Simaei Saraf added that the international community is deprived of Iran's human potential when the country's scientific centers become targets in military campaigns."
"Founded in 1960 as the National University of Iran, Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) is known for its robust law, literature, and architecture departments."
The U.S. and Israel's military actions in Iran have included the deliberate targeting of academic institutions, with over 30 universities reportedly bombed. Iranian officials, including Science Minister Hossein Simaei Saraf, condemned these attacks as violations of human rights and international law. The destruction of universities not only impacts education but also deprives the international community of Iran's scientific potential. Shahid Beheshti University, founded in 1960, is among the institutions affected, highlighting the broader implications of military engagement on civilian life and education.
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