Universities are taking new protective steps after Iran threats targeted U.S.-linked institutions in the Middle East, with campuses closing or shifting to remote instruction. The reporting notes that NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus is among institutions taking actions to protect students and employees after threats tied to U.S. and Israeli conflict developments. Separately, coverage describes Iran’s warning that American universities in the region are “legitimate targets” and highlights remote-work and safety precautions at campuses serving large international student populations. For higher education leaders, the immediate concern is continuity of teaching, student safety protocols, and travel and relocation planning as geopolitical risk changes rapidly.