According to Iran’s government news agency IRNA, Dr. Saeed Shamghadari, a senior professor at Iran University of Science and Technology, and his children have been killed in an attack. This tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, March 23, 2026, which Iran has described as a major aggression by the American and Israeli forces. Dr. Saeed was posted as Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering in the University.
What are the key information about this attack?
There is a wave of mourning in the academic world of Iran after the news of the death of Dr. Saeed Shamghadari. According to reports, he was with his family when he was attacked. Iranian officials have called the incident a direct external attack. In this action, not only military bases but also residential areas and properties belonging to the university have been damaged. The killing of Professor Dr. Saeed is being considered a big loss for Iran.
What is the current situation in Iran and details of the damage?
Tension continues in Iran since the last week of February 2026 and there are continuous reports of air strikes. Iran’s Health Ministry and other government departments have shared some figures of the damage caused so far which are as follows:
Details Figures/Information Children killed At least 210 children killed Number of injured More than 1,510 people injured Locations targeted University hostels, primary schools and residential areas Cultural damage Dozens of historical and cultural sites damaged Female casualties About 223 women reported dead
Iranian Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi said health infrastructure and hospitals had also been targeted. Iran’s ambassador has clarified that the country is now in a defensive posture and has ruled out the possibility of any talks with the US. The impact of the attacks has been most felt in major provinces like Tehran and Hormozgan.