US and Israel accused of being Stone Age by Iranian officials

April 4, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US and Israel accused of being Stone Age by Iranian officials

Iran’s Ministry of Science Responds to Attack on Tehran University

A recent incident at Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti University has sparked a statement from Iran’s Minister of Science, who described the US and Israel as being in need of “progress”. The attack occurred at the university, which is a prominent institution for education and research.

According to reports, the damage caused by the incident has been assessed. The Ministry of Science has issued a statement regarding the situation.

The minister stated that a “civilised government” would not target institutions of knowledge. In response to this assertion, the minister also made a comment about the US and Israel, suggesting that they are in need of “progress”.

An investigation into the incident is currently underway. The site where the attack occurred has been visited by Al Jazeera reporter Tohid Asadi.

Details regarding the incident have not been released. However, it is reported that the university was targeted during a period of heightened tensions between Iran and other countries in the region.

The Ministry of Science’s statement has been widely disseminated on social media platforms. The full text of the statement has not been made available.

Further information about the incident will be provided as it becomes available.

Source: Al Jazeera