Senior Iranian Leader Injured as Strikes Intensify in Tehran

Iran News : The conflict that began in February has continued to escalate, with Iran facing sustained airstrikes for the fifth consecutive week. Reports from local media indicate that multiple cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz, were targeted again on Thursday.

Senior Leader Kamal Kharazi Seriously Injured

Among the most significant developments is the reported attack on the residence of Kamal Kharazi, Iran’s former foreign minister and a close advisor to the Supreme Leader. According to Iranian sources, the strike left Kharazi critically injured, while his wife was killed in the same incident. He was immediately taken to a hospital in Tehran, where his condition remains serious.

Local outlets have described the strike as an attempted assassination, pointing to Kharazi’s influential role in shaping Iran’s foreign policy. He currently heads the Strategic Foreign Relations Council, a body that directly advises the country’s top leadership on key international matters.

Attack Sparks Strong Reaction in Iran

Iranian newspapers such as Shargh, Etemad, and Ham Mihan reported that the strike specifically targeted Kharazi’s home in Tehran. The incident has heightened tensions, as it appears to directly target high-ranking figures within Iran’s political structure.

Casualties Reported in Southern Iran

In the southern region of Larestan, at least four people were reported killed in separate strikes. The ongoing attacks have continued to impact both strategic and civilian areas, raising concerns over the widening scope of the conflict.

Historic Medical Facility Destroyed

Iran’s Health Ministry has also claimed that a major medical research institution in Tehran was destroyed during the attacks. The facility, identified as the Pasteur Institute of Iran, is said to be over a century old and a key pillar in the country’s healthcare and scientific research infrastructure.

Global Appeal Over Humanitarian Concerns

Health Ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour condemned the attack, calling it a direct violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions. In a public statement, he urged global organizations, including the World Health Organization and the International Committee of the Red Cross, to take notice, assess the damage, and support reconstruction efforts.

The situation remains tense as international attention grows over the humanitarian and political consequences of the ongoing strikes.

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