Israeli Strikes Target Tehran Hospital Amidst Escalating Conflict with Iran
Israeli air strikes targeted Gandhi Hospital in northern Tehran on Sunday, according to Iranian news agency ISNA 1. The incident occurred on the second day of a joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, following reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in earlier strikes 2, 3.
Hospital Targeted in Air Strikes
ISNA described the hospital as being hit by “Zionist-American air strikes” 4. Footage from the Fars and Mizan news agencies showed debris scattered on the floor near wheelchairs inside the hospital 1. Reports indicate patients were being evacuated from the site 1.
Escalation of Conflict
The strikes are part of a broader military operation that continued into Sunday night, with explosions reported in Tehran 1. Israel announced it was directing attacks toward central areas of the Iranian capital 1. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel, US military bases in the Gulf region, and cities including Saudi Arabia’s capital and Dubai 1.
Leadership Transition in Iran
Following the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran appointed a three-member leadership council to govern the country until a new supreme leader is chosen 2. The council includes President Masoud Pezeshkian, judiciary head Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehei, and Ayatollah Ali Reza Arafi 2. President Pezeshkian confirmed the council had begun its duties 2.
Military Operations and Targets
The Israel Defense Forces spokesperson, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, reported that 100 fighter jets struck government sites in Tehran simultaneously 1. Targets included structures linked to Iran’s air force, missile command, and internal security forces 1.
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