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 retaliation, urging civilians to stay at least 1 kilometer away from these sites for their safety.
- The IRGC set a deadline for the US government to officially condemn the bombing by Monday, threatening attacks if the US does not stop its allied forces from targeting universities and research centers.
- Reports indicate that Iranian security forces are using civilians as human shields by operating near or inside schools, universities, and hospitals to deter Israeli and American strikes.
- Iranian civilians have confirmed that security forces are assembling in civilian locations, including hospitals where sections are cleared for their use, raising concerns about the protection of non-combatants.
