Iran threatens US universities
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated Mar 29, 2026
The threat by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to target US universities in the Middle East could lead to increased geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting oil prices and defense stocks. Companies with operations or educational institutions in the Middle East, such as Texas A&M University and New York University, may face heightened security concerns and operational disruptions.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a threat on March 29 to target US universities in the Middle East. This threat comes in response to alleged US-Israeli strikes that reportedly destroyed two Iranian universities, including the university of science and technology in Iran — Tehran, overnight from March 27 to March 28. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps demanded that the United States condemn the bombings by March 30, Iran — Tehran time, to avoid retaliation. They also advised employees, professors, and students of American universities in the region, such as Texas A&M University in Qatar and New York University in the United Arab Emirates, to stay a kilometer away from campuses.
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