Iran condemns ‘barbaric’ US attack near children’s cancer hospital
Summary
Iran accused the United States of carrying out an attack near a children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz, forcing the evacuation of 211 patients. Iran called the strike a war crime and compared it to Israel’s attacks on medical facilities in Gaza. The US has not commented on this specific hospital strike but launched other attacks on Iran.Key Facts
- The US attacked near Shahid Baghaei Specialized Hospital in Ahvaz, Iran, which treats children with cancer.
- 211 patients undergoing chemotherapy were evacuated, including those on oxygen and ventilators.
- Iranian officials called the strike a “barbaric” and “cowardly war crime.”
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called US attacks violations of international law.
- Iran says it targeted US military sites in Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation.
- President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian power plants and bridges if talks do not resume.
- Iran warned it would respond by targeting civilian infrastructure in Gulf countries.
- The conflict raises fears of wider regional escalation and harm to civilians.
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