US-Israeli Strikes Ravage Iranian Hospitals and Schools as Civilian Toll Mounts
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US-Israeli Strikes Ravage Iranian Hospitals and Schools as Civilian Toll Mounts

01 April, 2026.Iran.5 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Casualty figures reported vary widely between outlets and WHO data.
  • Tehran hospitals and health facilities subjected to bombardment, triggering emergency relief efforts.
  • Municipal authorities and aid centers mobilize to support injured citizens nationwide.

Medical Staff Battle War Aftermath

Al-Jazeera documented medical staff trying to ease psychological impact on children.

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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.

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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.

WHO said in a new statement that there is no indication of any strike or damage to any nuclear reactor

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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.

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They questioned the logic of pursuing regime change through the blood of female students and patients.

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