
Iran says over 80,000 civilian sites hit by US, Israel since war began
Iran has accused the United States and Israel of targeting more than 80,000 civilian locations since the start of the ongoing conflict, raising serious concerns over humanitarian impact and potential violations of international law.
Pirhossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, made the claim while addressing foreign media, stating that the attacks have extensively damaged civilian infrastructure across the country. According to Kolivand, more than 20,000 of the affected sites are located in Tehran, while over 60,000 others are spread across different regions.
He said the strikes have hit nearly 18,790 commercial units, alongside critical public service facilities. Among the damaged infrastructure are 266 medical centers and 498 schools, highlighting the scale of disruption to essential services. Kolivand also reported that 12 members of Iran’s medical staff have been killed, with more than 90 others injured during the strikes.
The human toll of the conflict continues to rise. Kolivand stated that hundreds of civilians, including children and at least 231 women, have been killed since the war began. Separate media reports suggest that the total death toll in Iran has exceeded 1,500, although these figures have not been independently verified.
The allegations come amid ongoing military escalation between Iran and the US-Israel alliance. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) recently claimed it had struck an Israeli F-16 fighter jet in central Iranian airspace. Iranian state media also reported an attack targeting fuel storage tanks for military aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv.
Tensions have further intensified with warnings from Iran’s military leadership. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, cautioned that Iran could target the UAE’s Ras Al-Khaimah if attacks against Iranian territory originate from there. He reiterated that Tehran would respond directly to any aggression threatening its sovereignty.
The conflict traces back to February 28, when the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities, reportedly killing Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei along with senior military officials and civilians. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and US assets across the region.
As hostilities continue, the scale of civilian damage and rising casualties are adding urgency to international calls for accountability and de-escalation.