Iran releases video alleging Israeli hospital strike
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Iran’s Red Crescent has released video footage that it says shows an Israeli strike on a hospital in Iran, according to a report published on April 19, 2026, by Dawn. The clip is being cited as evidence that healthcare facilities are being hit during the ongoing Iran war, though the specific footage has not been independently verified. The World Health Organization has confirmed 18 attacks on healthcare centers in Iran, resulting in eight health worker deaths, and 25 attacks in Lebanon, causing 16 deaths and 29 injuries. Earlier Reuters and AP reports also document strikes damaging hospitals and medical facilities in Tehran and southern Lebanon.
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Timeline
- March 2026 Hospital hit in Tehran’s Gandhi area
- March 2026 Patients evacuated from damaged Tehran hospital
- Recent months WHO confirms Iran healthcare attacks
- Recent months WHO confirms multiple Lebanon healthcare attacks
- Recent months Red Cross centre in Tyre struck
- Recent months Israeli strikes kill medics near Mayfadoun
- April 19, 2026 Dawn reports Iranian hospital strike footage
- Today Footage fuels concerns over healthcare targeting
Why it matters
Healthcare facilities are under attack in the ongoing Iran war. It's not just a far-off issue. It affects global health security and humanitarian aid. If you donate to international relief organizations, keep an eye on how they're navigating these challenges.
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