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Israeli Attacks in Tehran: Red Crescent Says Residential Building Hit

The video reports a dramatic escalation in the Iran‑Israel conflict as Israeli and U.S. aircraft launched a coordinated wave of airstrikes over Tehran, striking eight districts and hitting a residential building near Meaban airport. The Red Crescent confirmed the building’s collapse and said rescue crews are combing through rubble for survivors, underscoring the growing civilian toll. According to the footage, more than 1,300 people have been killed and countless others injured, while critical civilian infrastructure—including hospitals, schools and oil depots—has come under fire. Iranian officials claim the strikes were aimed at military command centers, but the damage to non‑military targets suggests a broader, indiscriminate campaign. The IRGC’s Revolutionary Guard responded by announcing a “most intensified” retaliatory phase, promising to deploy advanced weaponry such as hypersonic long‑range missiles against Israeli locations, including Tel Aviv. The Red Crescent’s on‑the‑ground report and the IRGC’s missile threat illustrate the tit‑for‑tit dynamics driving the conflict. If the exchange continues, the region faces heightened risk of a wider war that could further destabilize global oil markets and strain diplomatic efforts. The civilian casualties and infrastructure damage also raise urgent humanitarian concerns and may prompt international calls for de‑escalation.