The joint US-Israel military operations in the Middle East have entered their third consecutive week, leaving a trail of destruction across Iran. The cities of Hamadan, Tehran, and Minab have become the epicenters of attacks, with civilians, schools, and scientific institutions bearing the brunt of the assaults.
Heavy Devastation in Hamadan
Footage from Hamadan shows massive plumes of smoke rising immediately after the strikes. Residents fled their homes in panic as explosions rocked the city. Security sources confirmed that civilian areas and surrounding buildings were severely affected, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the bombardment.
Tehran Air Defenses Activated
In the capital Tehran, air defense systems were activated during attacks in the Yusef Abad district, home to a sizable Jewish community and a major synagogue. Videos captured interceptors being fired into the sky. Experts note that the conflict has now reached the heart of the city, putting civilian neighborhoods directly in the line of fire.
Hundreds of Children Killed
According to Iran’s Ministry of Health, at least 202 children have been killed in the strikes, including 12 under the age of five. Thousands more have been injured, and over 42,000 civilian sites—homes, schools, and hospitals—have sustained damage.
The missile strike on Shajreh Tayyebah Primary School in Minab was particularly catastrophic, claiming the lives of around 170 people, most of them students. Authorities have described this as the deadliest civilian casualty event of the ongoing conflict.
Scientific Centers Targeted
The Iranian Space Research Center (ISRC) in western Tehran, a key hub for satellite and intelligence mapping research, was also severely damaged. The center houses advanced satellite technology and military surveillance projects. Experts warn that the strikes will significantly impact Iran’s scientific and strategic capabilities.
International Protests
Global demonstrations have erupted in response to the attacks. In Washington, D.C., protesters staged a dramatic reenactment of the Minab school strike to expose the human cost of the conflict.
Global Implications
The attacks have disrupted not only Iranian civilians and scientific institutions but also global energy markets and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn that the conflict has escalated from a regional confrontation to a global humanitarian and economic challenge.
Government spokesperson Fatima Mohajerani stated, “The strikes have severely affected our civilian infrastructure. Rehabilitation will take months.”
Experts conclude that this is not merely a military confrontation; it is directly undermining Iran’s civil infrastructure, scientific progress, and educational capacity.
