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Iran: US strike forced 211 child cancer patients from hospital

16 July 2026 · in 80 words

Iran: US strike forced 211 child cancer patients from hospital

Iranian state media said Shahid Baghaei hospital in Ahvaz was evacuated to protect patients after the US attacked a nearby location. Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign minister, said 211 children receiving chemotherapy were moved and called it a war crime. He also accused countries speaking about human rights of ignoring attacks on hospitals and health centres.

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