Summary
The United States and Israel have conducted attacks on healthcare facilities in Iran, including the Pasteur Institute in Tehran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and international organizations have called attention to these actions, urging the global community to respond. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and damage to the medical infrastructure in Iran.
Key Facts
- The US and Israel have attacked medical facilities in Iran during their conflict.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted these attacks and appealed to international health organizations.
- The Pasteur Institute in Tehran was a target; it is a major research and public health center in Iran and the Middle East.
- Since February 28, at least 2,076 people have died, and 26,500 have been injured in Iran due to the conflict.
- WHO confirmed over 20 attacks on healthcare in Iran, with at least nine deaths.
- A drone strike destroyed part of a Red Crescent relief warehouse in Bushehr province.
- Tofigh Daru, a large pharmaceutical company in Tehran, was hit by strikes on March 31.
- Many of the attacked facilities are crucial for vaccine production and epidemic disease research in Iran.
