Parastesh Dahaghin was a young pharmacist killed in an explosion while she was at work. Berivan Molani was in bed when debris from an air strike in Tehran struck her head. For more than three weeks, Tehran and other cities have been pummelled by US and Israeli airstrikes - with thousands of targets hit across the country. Reports of civilian casualties from these strikes are not limited to adults. Eilmah Bilki, aged 3, reportedly died a day after being injured in the western town of Sardasht.
The toll on civilians is mounting fast, with most of their stories remaining untold. Through the thick, black smoke of war and an internet blackout, fragments of information are getting out of Iran, revealing the names of a tiny fraction of casualties from the conflict.
Dahaghin had been in her pharmacy in Tehran's Apadana neighbourhood when an explosion occurred nearby. Video footage shows a mourning ceremony for her, with framed pictures nestled among candles and flowers. Her brother Poorya shared her commitment to helping her community, quoting her saying, 'People need me, people have been wounded.'
Molani, a 26-year-old lifestyle blogger, had just returned to Tehran when she was killed in a missile attack that also trapped her mother under rubble. The tragic situation for families like hers highlights the random terror of the bombings, affirming that many, including those trying to protect their loved ones, have become innocent victims of this ruinous conflict.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has expressed deep concerns over the 'alarming' rate of civilian casualties, emphasizing the necessity of protecting medical personnel and facilities under international humanitarian law. As the situation deteriorates, the urgent cries for safety and intervention from both humanitarian organizations and the affected families continue to echo throughout the war-torn nation.
The toll on civilians is mounting fast, with most of their stories remaining untold. Through the thick, black smoke of war and an internet blackout, fragments of information are getting out of Iran, revealing the names of a tiny fraction of casualties from the conflict.
Dahaghin had been in her pharmacy in Tehran's Apadana neighbourhood when an explosion occurred nearby. Video footage shows a mourning ceremony for her, with framed pictures nestled among candles and flowers. Her brother Poorya shared her commitment to helping her community, quoting her saying, 'People need me, people have been wounded.'
Molani, a 26-year-old lifestyle blogger, had just returned to Tehran when she was killed in a missile attack that also trapped her mother under rubble. The tragic situation for families like hers highlights the random terror of the bombings, affirming that many, including those trying to protect their loved ones, have become innocent victims of this ruinous conflict.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has expressed deep concerns over the 'alarming' rate of civilian casualties, emphasizing the necessity of protecting medical personnel and facilities under international humanitarian law. As the situation deteriorates, the urgent cries for safety and intervention from both humanitarian organizations and the affected families continue to echo throughout the war-torn nation.
