Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran early Monday, targeting residential areas and causing at least 17 fatalities, including six children under 10, with rescue operations underway.
Casualties Across Tehran
- Baharestan County: At least 13 people killed in an attack on two residential buildings in this densely populated southwest area.
- Eastern Tehran: Four people killed and seven injured in a separate early morning strike.
- Child victims: Six children under the age of 10 were among the dead, as reported by semi-official Mehr news.
Rescue and Recovery Efforts
- Iranian Red Crescent Society posted videos showing rescue crews digging through rubble at strike sites.
- Search continues for individuals trapped under collapsed buildings, with Fars news agency confirming ongoing operations.
- No exact timeline for the footage was provided, but it was shared in the early hours of Monday local time.
Military Confirmation
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a short statement early Monday, confirming it carried out a "wave of strikes" on targets in Tehran.
- The statement did not specify the targets or provide additional details on the operation.
Visual Documentation
- Videos from Iranian state media and social media depict destruction, including damage near Sharif University of Technology's Department of Civil Engineering.
- CNN geolocated footage by matching minarets and building layouts with satellite imagery, verifying the location.