Tehran, March 29 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday (local time) strongly condemned the US-Israeli strikes targeting Iranian universities and educational institutes, accusing both countries of attempting to suppress knowledge through violence and intimidation amid the West Asia conflict.

In a sharply worded statement on X, Araghchi criticised Israel and the United States, calling them "partners in crime" and asserting that such actions reflect desperation rather than strength.

"Israel and its partner-in-crime believe that knowledge can be bombed away. It's reflected in the murders of Iran's scientists and attacks on Iran's nuclear sites, and now universities," Araghchi said.

He further added, "Reality check: your...