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Times of Oman
9 hours ago
- Health
- Times of Oman
Iran urges WHO Chief to condemn "deliberate" military attacks on civilians, hold Israel and US accountable for war crimes
Geneva: Iran has urged World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to "strongly and unequivocally" condemn the deliberate military attacks on civilians and healthcare infrastructure and hold Israel and the United States regimes accountable for these alleged war crimes, under international law. In a letter addressed to Ghebreyesus on June 27, the Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva detailed the casualties that occurred in Iran during 12 days of the ongoing conflict. "I write to formally bring to your attention the unlawful and reckless military attacks carried out by the Israeli regime and the United States of America against the Islamic Republic of Iran between 13 and 24 June 2025. These reprehensible actions, which during the war of aggression deliberately targeted civilian populations, healthcare facilities, and Iran's safeguarded nuclear infrastructure, constitute flagrant violations of international law, including the UN Charter and "its vision and principles of lasting peace," the letter read. According to the letter, the attacks resulted in 627 fatalities, including women, children, and medical personnel, while 4,935 individuals were injured. The letter further highlighted that 29 relief workers from the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) were among the injured. "The 12 days of war of aggression have resulted in 627 civilian losses of life, including women and children and medical personnel and 4,935 civilians' injuries, including 29 IRCS relief workers," the letter stated. "In light of these violations, the Islamic Republic of Iran urgently calls upon the World Health Organization (WHO) to strongly and unequivocally condemn these deliberate attacks on civilians and healthcare infrastructure, Hold the Israeli regime accountable for these war crimes under international law, and Enforce steps to prevent further breaches of international humanitarian law," it added. In the letter, Iran's Permanent Mission described the attack against women, healthcare workers, medical centres and essential civilian infrastructure as "war crimes under international law." In the letter, it said, "The premeditated, unprovoked and unjustified assault against my country and attacking women. Children, healthcare workers, medical centres, and essential civilian infrastructure amount to war crimes under international law. Among the seriously affected healthcare facilities are: 1. Hakim Children's Hospital (Tehran); 2. Labbafi-nejad Hospital(Tehran); 3. Farabi Hospital (Kermanshah): 4. Healthcare Center (Mianrahan City): 5. Ghasr-e-Shirin Rehabilitation Center, 6. Central Building of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS, Tehran): 7. Eleven ambulances and numerous other medical and civilian sites." It also mentioned that the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)-safeguarded nuclear facilities posed a "grave danger, risking radiological disaster and endangering civilian lives in Iran and the region" and stressed that these actions "contravene the WHO Constitution, which opposes threats to public health, as affirmed by numerous WHO resolutions, including WHA78(28)." On June 13, Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion," targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites. Iran retaliated with "Operation True Promise 3," a drone and missile campaign targeting Israeli infrastructure. The US joined the conflict early Sunday (local time) with "Operation Midnight Hammer," targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, which prompted Iran to strike US bases in Qatar and Iraq. Hours after Iran targeted American airbases in the West Asia, Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire."
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Iranian rescuers sift through rubble after strikes
World Iranian rescuers sift through rubble after strikes June 23, 2025 | 4:00 PM GMT The Iranian Red Crescent Society released a video of rescuers on June 23 at sites including Evin Prison after Israel announced a wave of attacks against military targets.
Al Arabiya
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Israeli strikes on Iran may have violated international law, UN mission says
A fact-finding mission mandated by the United Nations said on Monday that some of Israel's strikes on Iran may have broken international humanitarian law, citing the killing of civilians in an apartment block and three aid workers in the capital Tehran. 'Among those killed in Tehran were dozens of residents of an apartment complex and three humanitarian workers from the Iranian Red [Crescent], while damaged sites included a clinic for children with autism and a hospital in Kermanshah,' the investigative body said in a statement to journalists. 'This, and the reported lack of effective advance warning by Israel, which may affect the population's ability to reach safety, raise serious concerns in relation to the principles of proportionality, distinction, and precaution under international humanitarian law.'
Middle East Eye
5 days ago
- Health
- Middle East Eye
Iran Red Crescent says Israel strikes hit near its building in Tehran
Iran's Red Crescent said an Israeli strike hit near its building in northern Tehran on Monday, as fighting between Iran and Israel raged for the 11th day. "New attack around the Red Crescent... building," the emergency service said in a post on its Telegram channel accompanied by a video of smoke rising from the site of the attack. An AFP journalist had earlier reported hearing loud explosions in the north of the Iranian capital. This handout picture provided by the Iranian Red Crescent on 23 June 2025 shows Iranian Red Crescent medics placing roses on an ambulance, that was targeted in an Israeli strike, as it displayed in Tehran (Reuters)
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First Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
US issues 'worldwide caution' for its citizens after joining Israeli campaign on Iran
The US has issued a global security alert, warning its citizens to be extra cautious amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The alert follows recent US airstrikes on Iran and growing threats of retaliation. read more This handout picture released by the Iranian Red Crescent on June 14, 2025, show Iranian Red Crescent volunteers working in a Tehran neighbourhood hit by a reported Israeli strike. AFP The US State Department issued a 'worldwide caution' alert on Sunday, warning Americans that the conflict in the Middle East could increase security risks for those living or travelling abroad. 'The conflict between Israel and Iran has disrupted travel and led to airspace closures across the region. There is also a risk of protests targeting US citizens and interests overseas,' the alert said. It advised all Americans to be extra cautious worldwide. The alert did not mention the US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites the night before, which Iran warned would have 'irreparable consequences.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In response to the strikes, Iran threatened US bases in the region. An advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Akbar Velayati, said any country hosting American forces involved in attacks on Iran would be considered a legitimate target. Meanwhile, the US began evacuation flights from Israel for American citizens and permanent residents. It also ordered staff to leave US embassies in Iraq and Lebanon.
