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Tehran Faces Devastation: 1,230 Dead in Ongoing Airstrikes

3/6/2026

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Tehran Under Siege

Tehran's situation worsens as heavy airstrikes continue, targeting multiple cities including Isfahan and Qum.
The conflict, initiated by U.S. and Israeli strikes, has resulted in more than 1,230 deaths, including 175 children killed in a school strike.
Iranian officials report damage to more than 3,600 civilian sites, including hospitals and schools.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed the deployment of additional forces to the region.

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Red Cross Reports Tehran

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) released audio from a Tehran civilian about Operation Epic Fury.
The civilian describes Tehran as a ghost town with constant explosions and panic, prompting residents to flee or restrict movement.
The operation has caused at least 1,230 deaths in Iran and six U.S. service members have been killed, raising concerns about medical supply shortages.

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Tehran Under Siege

Tehran's situation worsens as heavy airstrikes continue, targeting multiple cities including Isfahan and Qum.
The conflict, initiated by U.S. and Israeli strikes, has resulted in more than 1,230 deaths, including 175 children killed in a school strike.
Iranian officials report damage to more than 3,600 civilian sites, including hospitals and schools.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed the deployment of additional forces to the region.

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