By SCM Correspondent
TEHRAN — Iran has been left reeling after a wave of US and Israeli strikes reportedly decimated civilian infrastructure, with officials claiming more than 125,000 units have been damaged or destroyed across the country.
The devastating figures were released by Pir-Hossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), following a massive military escalation that began last Saturday.
According to the IRCS, the scale of the destruction is “unprecedented.” Kolivand told state news agency IRNA that the strikes have left a trail of wreckage in residential and commercial hubs:
100,000 Residential Buildings: Families have been left homeless as apartment blocks and houses were “completely destroyed” or suffered severe structural damage.
23,500 Commercial Units: Local businesses and workplaces have been leveled, threatening to cripple the local economy.
339 Medical Centers: Hospitals, pharmacies, and emergency labs were hit. While some have managed to stay open, others have been forced to shut their doors entirely.
”Some units have been completely wiped out, while others have suffered serious damage,” Kolivand warned.
Legal Battle Looms
Tehran is now taking the fight to the world stage. The IRCS chief confirmed that documents detailing the destruction have been submitted to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Kolivand claimed the ICRC has already issued a statement condemning the strikes, acknowledging the evidence submitted by the Iranian authorities.
The ‘Assassination’ Spark
The conflict ignited on Saturday morning in what Iran has labeled a “war of aggression.” The strikes were reportedly launched alongside the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and several top military commanders.
The blitz comes as a shock to many, as it follows a period of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington that many hoped would de-escalate regional tensions.
Despite the chaos, Iran has pointedly refused to ask for foreign aid. Kolivand stated that the nation is not seeking handouts but is instead demanding that international bodies “fulfill their legal responsibilities” to hold the attackers accountable.
