New Delhi/Tehran: Iran’s Red Crescent chief on Tuesday claimed that more than 81,000 civilian units have been damaged in alleged strikes by United States and Israel, sharply escalating accusations over the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict.
According to the official, over 61,000 residential homes and more than 19,000 commercial units were affected, along with at least 275 medical centres and nearly 500 schools across the country. The figures, if independently verified, would mark one of the most extensive impacts on civilian infrastructure in recent regional hostilities.
The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society said relief teams and Red Crescent facilities were also directly targeted during the attacks, raising concerns about the safety of humanitarian operations.
In a pointed allegation, the official described a missile fragment recovered from a strike on a rehabilitation centre as “evidence of a crime,” suggesting deliberate or reckless targeting of protected civilian sites.
There has been no immediate response from either Washington or Tel Aviv on the claims. Independent verification of the figures and allegations remains pending.
The accusations come amid heightened tensions in West Asia, where concerns are mounting over civilian casualties, damage to critical infrastructure, and the risk of further escalation. International humanitarian law prohibits attacks on civilians and protected facilities such as hospitals and aid centers, making the claims likely to draw scrutiny from global bodies and rights groups.
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