Iranian Schools and Health Centers Hit Hard as U.S. Strikes Ravage Civilian Infrastructure
A NIAC report says U.S.-Israeli attacks have damaged nearly 1,300 schools and over 210 health facilities in Iran, adding to accusations of war crimes.
A new report from the National Iranian American Council details widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure in Iran amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict. It records damage to roughly 1,288 schools, 32 universities, over 210 health centers and dozens of other facilities such as airports, bridges and tunnels. The study argues the attacks form a systematic pattern against economic assets, crippling essential services and deepening poverty already worsened by sanctions.
UN data cited in the report puts civilian deaths above 3,400 and injuries at 33,000, with 149,000 civilian structures damaged. Economic fallout includes the loss of more than a million jobs and food inflation doubling, forcing many Iranians to cut meals. Notable incidents highlighted include the total loss of Bushehr International Airport and damage to the Shahsh - Baghaei children’s cancer hospital, which forced evacuations. The findings come as global bodies increase scrutiny of U.S. strikes, which a UN mission recently labeled war crimes.
Why it matters
The damage threatens Iran's education, health services and economy, deepening a humanitarian crisis.
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