Over 46,000 Civilian Structures Affected in Iran Since Joint US-Israel Attacks Last Month, Says Red Crescent

Iran. Since the joint attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran late last month, more than 46,000 civilian structures and units have been affected in Iran, it has been reported.

Of those affected, approximately 39,000 are residential structures, according to a report by Xinhua, quoting Rajeh Alisaavandi, Director for International Affairs at the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

He expressed regret over the continuous attacks and stated that 6,851 commercial units were also damaged.  

It is reported that the attacks also affected about 236 health centers and 120 schools and educational institutions.

He stated that 17 IRCS centers were damaged in the attacks, and one rescue helicopter was destroyed.  

Alisaavandi stated that ten IRCS personnel were injured and one died in the attacks. It is reported that 206 people were killed and 154 injured in the attack on the educational center. It is reported that 16 people were killed and 96 others injured in the attack on the health sector.

The IRCS noted that it is recording evidence of the United States and Israel violating international humanitarian law, stating that individuals such as children, students, and the elderly should not be targeted in armed conflict.  

He stated that medicine is essential for those suffering from rare diseases, including cancer, and that the center is ready for international humanitarian aid.  

He mentioned that IRCS pharmacies are operating 24 hours a day and noted that no patients have been deprived of health services and medicine so far.  

On February – 28, when Israel and the United States carried out joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, high-ranking military commanders, and civilians were killed, and Iran responded to the attacks by targeting US assets and bases in Israel and the Middle East.