The assault, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, struck a civilian medical center in a city still recovering from a devastating 2017 earthquake, further violating international humanitarian law.
The attack shattered windows, damaged critical infrastructure, and sent patients and medical staff into panic. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as hospital corridors filled with dust and debris, while medical personnel continued to treat patients despite the danger. One nurse, her face covered in dust, remained at her post, tending to those in need, while doctors refused to evacuate operating rooms even as alarms sounded.
This strike follows previous attacks on Iranian hospitals, including the recent targeting of Gandhi Hospital in Tehran. Such criminal actions systematically undermine the principle of medical neutrality, a cornerstone of the Geneva Conventions, which explicitly prohibit attacks on healthcare facilities during armed conflict.
The deliberate targeting of hospitals not only endangers lives but also erodes public trust in the safety of medical institutions.
As the US and the Zionist regime continue their campaign of aggression, the international community faces urgent questions about accountability. The repeated strikes on Iranian hospitals represent a dangerous escalation, one that threatens the foundations of humanitarian law and the protection of civilians in wartime periods.