Overnight airstrikes by Israel on Tehran have caused significant damage to residential areas, with rescue operations underway and civilian casualties reported.
Rescue Operations in Tehran
- Rescue workers from the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) are actively searching for survivors and providing aid to the injured.
- Photos and videos depict a multi-story building heavily damaged, with rubble scattered on streets, as emergency responders used ladders to access upper floors.
- A child's bike covered in dust was visible in the background, highlighting the civilian impact.
Israeli Military's Statement
- The Israeli military stated it launched "a wide-scale wave of strikes" on Tehran, specifically targeting infrastructure of the Iranian regime.
Extent of Civilian Damage
- The IRCS reported that since the conflict began on February 28, airstrikes have damaged over 87,000 civilian units across Iran, approximately 66,000 of which are residential buildings.
Casualty Reports
- According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), as of Thursday, the strikes have killed at least 1,492 civilians, including 221 children, and 1,167 military personnel.
- HRANA noted that hundreds of additional fatalities have not yet been recorded.
