Iranian authorities plan to transform the war-damaged Isfahan University of Technology into a war museum following extensive destruction caused by United States and Israeli attacks in central Iran. The initiative aims to present the impact of the assaults to the public and preserve the site as a historical record of what officials describe as scientific persecution.

University head Jafarollah Kalantari stated that the damaged area within the campus will be preserved as a war museum. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, Kalantari also confirmed that a new building and advanced equipment will be provided for the university at a separate location. Preliminary assessments estimate infrastructure losses at around 11 million US dollars.

Officials reported that since the conflict began on February 28, more than 30 universities across Iran, including in Tehran, have been damaged by US and Israeli strikes. Residential and other civilian areas have also been targeted, according to the same sources.