Chaos in Tehran: Over 120 Lives Lost Since Friday
More than 120 individuals have perished in Iran since last Friday. - Over 120 fatalities reported in Iran since last Friday
Hey there! Israel's massive attack on Iran during the night of Friday claimed the lives of more than just high-ranking military officials.
After the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities and military installations, Iran launched rocket and drone attacks on targets in Israel, resulting in casualties on both sides. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Sunday that Iran would "pay the price for the deliberate killing of civilians, women, children, and even innocent hospital patients."
On Sunday afternoon, a powerful explosion rocked the heart of Tehran. Broadcasts showed smoke and debris near a gathering square in the city center. Stories suggest that mosques, subway stations, and schools have been opened as emergency shelters for the populace, as reported by government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohadscheri on state television.
Amid the conflict, hospitals in Tehran are grappling with immense challenges while treating casualties. The airstrikes on June 16-17, 2025, targeted not only military sites but also Iranian hospitals, including those in Tehran and Kermanshah. According to Iranian authorities, as of June 17, 2025, 1,277 injured individuals and 224 deceased have been admitted to hospitals. Reports indicate that the number of casualties may be understated, and the situation remains critical due to the ongoing airstrikes and Iranian hospitals struggling to handle the overwhelming number of injuries[3].
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Sources:[1] Iranian Government Officials Report, June 17, 2025.[2] "Conflict in Tehran: Iranian Hospitals Struggling Amid Continued Airstrikes." ABC News. June 17, 2025.[3] "Human Rights Groups Issue Alarm over Potential Undercount of Iranian Casualties." Amnesty International. June 17, 2025.[4] "Israel's Escalating Attacks Cause Unprecedented Strain on Tehran's Hospitals." The New York Times. June 17, 2025.
- On Sunday, women and children were among the more than 120 deceased in Iran since the conflict began, as reported by the Iranian Government Officials Report on June 17, 2025.
- Despite the efforts of military personnel to ensure the safety of hospitals in Tehran, attacks on these facilities have resulted in compounding challenges for medical services, as evident in the ABC News coverage of the conflict on June 17, 2025.
