"Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed on Thursday that the US and Israeli strikes have targeted 33 civilian locations nationwide, including hospitals, schools, residential areas, the Tehran Grand Bazaar, and the historic Golestan Palace complex a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Azadi Stadium, Iran's largest sports complex, was also bombed, as Israel and US have intensified attacks on Iran for a sixth consecutive day on Thursday."
"According to Iranian government figures posted on X, citing the Iranian Red Crescent, more than 3,600 civilian sites have suffered damage in attacks attributed to the United States and Israel. The Iranian Red Crescent chief said that at least 3,090 homes, 528 commercial centres, 13 medical facilities and nine Red Crescent centres have been hit in Israeli-US strikes."
"Today is worse than yesterday. They are striking northern Tehran. We have nowhere to go. It is like a warzone. Help us, said resident Mohammadreza, 36, by phone from Tehran. Israel confirmed additional attacks on Tehran and explosions continued throughout Iran on Thursday. The death toll in Iran has risen to at least 1,230 since Saturday."
Intensive military strikes attributed to the United States and Israel have targeted civilian infrastructure across Iran for six consecutive days, causing widespread destruction. Iranian authorities report damage to 33 civilian locations including hospitals, schools, the Tehran Grand Bazaar, Golestan Palace UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Azadi Stadium. According to the Iranian Red Crescent, over 3,600 civilian sites have been damaged, comprising 3,090 homes, 528 commercial centers, 13 medical facilities, and nine Red Crescent centers. Major hospitals including Khatam Hospital and Gandhi Hospital sustained damage, with some patients injured during structural collapses. The death toll has reached at least 1,230 since Saturday. Tehran residents describe conditions as warzone-like with intensified bombardment in northern areas. The Iranian Red Crescent has submitted damage documentation to international organizations for potential legal proceedings.
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