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Iran Accuses US, Israel of Attacking 80,000 Civilian Sites in War

An Iranian Red Crescent official accuses the United States and Israel of attacking more than 80,000 civilian locations since the conflict began. The alleged targets include nearly 18,790 commercial units, 266 medical centers, and 498 schools, resulting in significant casualties. Iran's armed forces claim to have hit an Israeli F-16 and warn of potential strikes on the UAE if attacks continue from its territory. The conflict escalated after joint US-Israel strikes in late February, which Iran says killed its former Supreme Leader.

Key Points: Iran: US, Israel Attacked 80,000 Civilian Places in War

  • 80,000+ civilian sites attacked
  • 266 medical centers and 498 schools hit
  • Over 1,500 reported killed in Iran
  • Iran warns UAE's Ras Al-Khaimah
  • Joint US-Israel strikes killed former Supreme Leader
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Over 80,000 civilian places attacked by US, Israel since war's start: Iranian official

Iranian official states over 80,000 civilian sites, including schools and medical centers, have been targeted by US and Israeli strikes, with high casualties.

"over 80,000 civilian places since the beginning of their 'aggression' - Pirhossein Kolivand"

Tehran, March 22

President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Pirhossein Kolivand said that the United States and Israel have attacked more than 80,000 civilian places since the beginning of their "aggression" against Iran.

He made the remarks in an address to foreign media representatives while highlighting the violations of international humanitarian law during the US and Israeli attacks, Xinhua news agency reported.

Kolivand said over 20,000 of the attacked units were located in Tehran and more than 60,000 in other places.

He put the number of the targeted commercial units in the country at close to 18,790, noting that 266 medical centers have been hit, and 498 schools have been targeted.

He said the strikes have killed 12 members of Iran's medical staff, and injured over 90 others.

Kolivand added that hundreds of people, including children and 231 women, have been killed in Iran since the war's beginning.

Meanwhile, several media reports suggested that more than 1,500 people have been killed in Iran during the war.

Meanwhile, the IRGC said it has hit an Israeli F-16 Fighting Falcon in the country's central airspace. The Iranian armed forces reported an attack on fuel tanks for military aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv, according to Iranian state media.

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari warned of possible strikes on the UAE's Ras Al-Khaimah in case of recurrent attacks from its territory against southern Iranian islands. "As we had announced before and proved in practice, we will attack the origin of any invasion against our territory and national sovereignty," Zolfaghari said.

On February 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities, killing Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with senior military commanders and civilians. Iran responded by launching waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and US bases and assets in the Middle East.

- IANS

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Priya S
The numbers are staggering. 498 schools targeted. As a mother, this sends chills down my spine. Children should never be casualties of geopolitical conflicts. The world needs to demand an immediate ceasefire.
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Rohit P
While the loss of civilian life is tragic, we must be cautious. This report is from Iranian state media via Xinhua. We need independent verification. The fog of war is thick, and propaganda is a tool used by all sides.
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Sarah B
India has always stood for peace and dialogue. This escalating violence benefits no one. It's destabilizing the entire region. Our government should use its diplomatic channels to urge restraint on all parties involved.
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Vikram M
The mention of targeting the UAE is very concerning. The Gulf is home to millions of Indians. Any further escalation there would be a direct threat to our diaspora and our energy security. This needs to stop now.
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Karthik V
Humanitarian law is being shredded. Attacking medical staff is a war crime, full stop. Whether the source is Iranian or not, if even 10% of this is true, it's a dark day for humanity. We cannot normalize this.

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