At least five people were killed after overnight missile strikes hit a residential apartment block in Tehran, according to reports from the ground.
Rescue workers continued search and recovery operations on Thursday morning, deploying heavy machinery to clear debris from the severely damaged building. A journalist from RT, who visited the site, reported that the main section of the structure had collapsed, with the bedrooms—where residents were sleeping—being struck around 3 a.m. local time. Five bodies had been recovered at the time of reporting.
The attacks are part of a broader military campaign that Tehran attributes to the United States and Israel, which began on February 28. Iranian sources claim that more than 1,500 people have been killed across the country since the campaign’s start.
While Israeli military statements repeatedly assert that operations are focused on military targets, the latest strike on a civilian residential complex underscores the mounting toll on non-combatants. The incident in Tehran highlights the challenge of avoiding collateral damage in densely populated urban areas during sustained aerial operations.
The destruction in the capital adds to the humanitarian burden as emergency services strive to reach survivors trapped under rubble. The event is likely to intensify international concern over the conflict’s impact on civilians, as casualty figures from Iranian authorities continue to rise with ongoing strikes.
