Tehran: Israel launched a new round of attacks on the Iranian capital. Iranian volunteers are working tirelessly to search for survivors and recover bodies from under the rubble after Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Tehran since early yesterday morning.
According to Thai News Agency, rescue teams have been deployed to multiple locations in Tehran, particularly in residential areas where several apartment buildings have reportedly collapsed completely. Volunteers and rescuers initially used their bare hands to dig through the concrete debris before cranes and heavy machinery were brought in to clear paths and reach those still trapped under the rubble.
Iran's Red Crescent Society reports that between 42,000 and 46,000 civilian targets have been destroyed or damaged by attacks by the United States and Israel. This includes more than 17,353 homes, over 4,122 businesses, at least 160 medical centers and clinics, with some hospitals temporarily closing, and at least 69 schools attacked. A tragic incident at a girls' primary school in Minab resulted in 168 student deaths. Iran's Ministry of Health reports at least 1,444 deaths and 18,551 injuries since the conflict began on February 28, 2026.
The Israeli military launched a new wave of airstrikes in Tehran early yesterday morning, targeting military infrastructure, missile launch sites, and government command centers. Explosions were heard throughout the city, including a strike at Mehrabad Airport which caused massive explosions and fires. Residential and industrial areas in cities such as Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tabriz were also affected.
An Israeli military spokesman announced plans for a continued military operation in Iran for at least another three weeks, with the primary goal of severely undermining the Iranian government's capabilities. Furthermore, the Israeli military has a more in-depth plan for the following three weeks, stating that thousands of targets in Iran need to be destroyed, including missile infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and security agencies.
Meanwhile, Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced that its military intercepted a second wave of missiles and drones from Iran yesterday afternoon. Reports indicate that 14 guided missiles and several drones were fired towards Qatar. The military intercepted almost all of them; only one landed in an uninhabited area, causing no injuries. Authorities activated the national emergency alert system, warning people to stay indoors and away from windows. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the oil industrial area in Fujairah was attacked by drones at least twice in the past 48 hours, resulting in severe fires at oil storage facilities and a temporary suspension of oil transfers to assess the damage.