LIVE: US and Israeli Strikes Hit Tehran University as Trump Announces Dramatic Rescue of Downed F-15 Crew Member
Tehran, Iran / Washington, DC — April 5, 2026
In a major escalation of the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, joint strikes damaged the Laser and Plasma Research Institute at Shahid Beheshti University in northern Tehran’s Velenjak district. Iranian officials say this is part of a campaign that has targeted over 30 universities since late February.
Real YouTube Video Reports: Shahid Beheshti University Strike (Al Jazeera & APT)
Al Jazeera English — US and Israeli strikes hit university and hospital in northern Tehran (April 4, 2026)
APT — Iran Minister Slams US, Israel After Tehran University Attack: “Belong To Stone Age” (April 4, 2026)
Al Jazeera English — Why Iran says its universities are being targeted (April 2026)
Al Jazeera English — Iran university strikes ‘systematically dismantle’ homegrown development (April 2026)
LIVE UPDATES — Synchronized from Major Outlets
Real YouTube Video Reports: F-15E Rescue Operation (CNN-News18 & Others)
CNN / NBC — Trump confirms rescue of missing US officer from Iran: “We got him” (April 5, 2026)
CNN-News18 — Trump: US airman 'safe & sound' after rescue involving dozens of aircraft (April 5, 2026)
CNN-News18 — US Recovers 2nd Crew Member From Downed F-15E After Heavy Firefight (April 5, 2026)
News18 — LIVE: Second US Pilot Recovered After Firefight In Iran (April 5, 2026)
Broader Conflict Context
The war has seen repeated exchanges, with Iranian missile barrages toward Israel and US-Israeli strikes on infrastructure, air defenses, and now educational sites. Civilian casualties and damage to universities and hospitals have raised international concern.
Key Points Across Outlets
- Over 30 Iranian universities reportedly hit (Al Jazeera, Reuters)
- Damage at Shahid Beheshti focused on laser and plasma research labs (CNN, Al Jazeera)
- Successful rescue of both F-15E crew members (Fox News, CNN-News18)
- Ongoing strikes across multiple provinces (BBC, DW, NYT)