ANKARA, Turkiye: The Iranian Red Crescent Society said that 6,668 civilian locations have been targeted in attacks carried out by the United States (US) and Israel, including thousands of homes and dozens of public service facilities, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
In a statement, the Iranian aid organisation said that the attacks by the US and Israel struck a wide range of civilian infrastructure across the country.
According to the statement, 5,535 residential buildings, 1,041 commercial units, 14 health centres, 65 schools and 13 facilities affiliated with the Red Crescent were among the locations hit.
The organisation also reported that numerous aid and rescue vehicles were damaged during the attacks, while several relief workers and Red Crescent staff members were injured.
The statement emphasised that the attacks by the US and Israel targeting civilians violate the Geneva Conventions.
“International institutions, humanitarian aid organisations and human rights defenders are expected to take urgent and effective measures to protect civilian lives, ensure the safety of aid workers, and guarantee respect for the rules of international humanitarian law,” it added. – BERNAMA-ANADOLU
