IRGC threatens universities across Middle East
jpost.com • • world
Key Points:
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to target American and Israeli universities in the Middle East in retaliation for an alleged attack on the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran.
- The IRGC warned that all Israeli and American universities in West Asia would become legitimate targets until two Iranian universities are struck in response, urging civilians to stay at least 1 kilometer away from these sites for safety.
- The IRGC demanded that the US government issue an official condemnation of the university bombing by Monday, warning that failure to do so would result in attacks on allied forces targeting universities and research centers.
- Reports indicate Iranian security forces are using civilians as shields by assembling near schools, universities, and hospitals to deter Israeli and American strikes, complicating military responses.
- The situation highlights escalating tensions and the use of civilian areas by Iranian forces, raising concerns about potential collateral damage in any retaliatory actions.
