Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, denies bombing on campus; says earlier reports were ‘inaccurate’

Tehran/Srinagar – Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran has denied reports that its campus was targeted in a bombing incident, clarifying that the explosions occurred near the university but did not affect any campus buildings.

According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, the university authorities confirmed that the earlier media reports suggesting a direct hit on the university were not accurate. “No part of the university campus was affected by the blasts. All campus buildings are safe, and academic activities continue without disruption,” university officials said in a statement.

The clarification came after several Iranian media outlets, including the Tehran Times, initially reported that Shahid Beheshti University had been targeted. Ziraat Times had also reported the development, quoting these initial reports.

IRNA noted that while explosions did occur in the vicinity, there was no direct impact on the educational institution.