American University of Beirut shifts to online learning after Iranian threats

The American University of Beirut (AUB) announced that it will shift all educational activities to online learning for two days as a precaution following Iranian threats against American institutions in the region. In a message to students and staff, the university said it had received reports of potential threats targeting American educational institutions, adding that it is closely monitoring the situation and working to verify the information amid widespread media reports. The administration stressed that there is no confirmed direct threat to the campus or its affiliated medical centres, urging the university community to rely only on official communications for updates. AUB reaffirmed its rejection of all forms of violence, emphasizing the need to protect educational and healthcare institutions from […]