The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, Pirhossein Kolivand, has reported extensive damage to civilian infrastructure בעקבות recent attacks, describing them as “alarming acts and war crimes” by Israeli and U.S. forces.
Kolivand called on international bodies to take immediate action to halt attacks on civilians, medical personnel, relief workers, schools and critical infrastructure, and to ensure legal accountability.
According to field assessments, over 81,000 civilian units have been damaged across Iran, including 61,555 residentialand 19,020 commercial units. In Tehran province alone, 24,605 units have been affected.
He also reported damage to key public services, including 275 medical and emergency centres, 498 schools, 17 Red Crescent centres, three helicopters, and 48 operational vehicles, such as ambulances and rescue units.
Kolivand stressed that under international humanitarian law, civilians and essential services—including hospitals, schools and aid workers—are entitled to special protection and must not be targeted.
He warned that attacks on such facilities undermine fundamental humanitarian principles and called for independent and transparent investigations into incidents involving civilian harm.
The Iranian Red Crescent said it is continuing to report damages through international humanitarian channels and urged the global community to take decisive action to protect civilians and uphold international law.
