Iran's Ministry of Health has announced that eight hospitals in the capital, Tehran, have been evacuated since February 28 due to ongoing military operations involving the United States and Israel.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing Al Jazeera, that the escalation of hostilities has forced emergency protocols across the capital's healthcare network.
According to official data, the strikes have resulted in significant damage to medical infrastructure. Reports indicate that 54 emergency departments, 46 medical posts, 216 health centers, and 41 ambulances have been affected by the kinetic actions. The Ministry of Health emphasized that the evacuation of major hospitals was a necessary measure to ensure patient safety amid the threat of continued aerial bombardments.
The military escalation began on February 28, when US President Donald Trump and Israeli leadership initiated joint military operations against Iran, citing concerns over Tehran's missile and nuclear programs. While Iran has denied these allegations, it has responded by launching retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations across the region. Reports indicate that these strikes have impacted territories in Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Iraq.
The current conflict marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, drawing international concern over the humanitarian impact on civilian infrastructure. Tehran, a metropolis of nearly 9 million people, serves as the central hub for Iran's specialized medical services, and the disruption of these facilities poses a critical challenge to the country's healthcare capacity during the ongoing state of war.
