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Iranian Health Facilities Face Escalating Threats Amid Regional Conflict

In a stark warning, the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted a surge in attacks on healthcare infrastructure in Iran, particularly in the capital city of Tehran, amidst the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, a recent air strike on the Pasteur Institute in Tehran has left the facility severely damaged and unable to provide essential health services.

The WHO has confirmed that at least 20 healthcare facilities have been targeted in the recent attacks, with the Pasteur Institute being one of the most severely affected. Despite initial reports suggesting otherwise, Iran’s ISNA news agency has clarified that the Pasteur Institute’s operations have not been disrupted, with vaccine and serum production continuing uninterrupted.

The escalation of attacks on healthcare infrastructure marks a significant shift in the targeting of Israel and the United States, which had initially focused on military, security, and administrative infrastructure. Recent strikes have also hit educational and transport infrastructure, highlighting the widening scope of the conflict.

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