Devastating Airstrikes Pound Tehran: Civilian Casualties Reported

Intense US-Israeli attacks leave destruction across Tehran, hitting homes, hospitals, and critical infrastructure. Death toll rises as city scrambles to respond.
Tehran - A series of devastating US-Israeli airstrikes have pounded the Iranian capital of Tehran, causing widespread destruction and civilian casualties. The attacks, which began overnight, have reportedly hit a range of targets including residential areas, hospitals, police stations, and other civilian infrastructure.
According to eyewitness accounts and initial reports, the strikes have left numerous buildings damaged or destroyed, with rescue workers desperately searching the rubble for survivors. Iranian officials have condemned the attacks as a blatant violation of international law and have vowed to retaliate.
The full extent of the damage and loss of life is still unclear, as communications and power outages have made it difficult to assess the situation on the ground. Health authorities have reported that several hospitals have been hit, hampering their ability to treat the injured. Additionally, vital services such as firefighting and emergency response have been disrupted, complicating rescue and recovery efforts.
In a televised address, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi described the attacks as a
Source: Al Jazeera


