Iran01 April, 20261 min read
US-Israeli Strikes Ravage Iranian Hospitals and Schools as Civilian Toll Mounts
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Casualty figures reported vary widely between outlets and WHO data. Tehran hospitals and health facilities subjected to bombardment, triggering emergency relief efforts.
Medical Staff Battle War Aftermath
US-Israeli forces intensified strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure, damaging hospitals and forcing evacuations. Al-Jazeera documented medical staff trying to ease psychological impact on children.
Official Iranian figures stated 216 children under eight had been killed since the war began. Iranian health authorities accused Israel of targeting civilian facilities including hospitals.
WHO Confirms 1,255 Dead in Iran
WHO reported more than 1,255 killed and 15,103 injured in Iran including 1,402 women and 700 children under 18. More than 100,000 people had been displaced due to insecurity since 28 February.
Attacks on energy infrastructure raised concerns about environmental and health risks. The Ministry of Health reported primary health care centers were still operating.
Iran's Health System Cracks Under Bombardment
نورنیوز described harrowing scenes after US-Israeli airstrikes hit Niloufar Square and Gandhi Hospital. Multiple hospitals sustained damages ranging from minor to severe. The Tehran Municipality launched the Jihadi Center 'Hami' to provide various support services.
Amad Questions Moral Legitimacy
Amad framed the destruction as a profound moral and legal crisis. They noted 180 students and teachers were killed in American and Israeli airstrikes. They questioned the logic of pursuing regime change through the blood of female students and patients.