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Iran Threatens U.S. Universities Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict

3/29/2026

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On March 28, Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened to target U.S. universities in the Middle East after strikes that reportedly destroyed two Iranian universities.
Iran's President Pezeshkian warned of strong retaliation if Iranian infrastructure is attacked.
The conflict has entered its fifth week, with Yemen's Houthis firing at Israel and raising regional escalation concerns.
Israel has conducted extensive strikes on Iranian targets, with civilian casualties reported.

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On March 28, Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened to target U.S. universities in the Middle East after strikes that reportedly destroyed two Iranian universities.
Iran's President Pezeshkian warned of strong retaliation if Iranian infrastructure is attacked.
The conflict has entered its fifth week, with Yemen's Houthis firing at Israel and raising regional escalation concerns.
Israel has conducted extensive strikes on Iranian targets, with civilian casualties reported.