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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

Iran Condemns US Airstrike Near Civilian Medical Facility in Ahvaz

Jul 16, 2026 06:14 AM CT Ahvaz, Iran US-Iran conflict, airstrike, civilian casualties, escalation, Ahvaz

Summary

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei condemned a recent US military strike near a children's cancer treatment center in Ahvaz, labeling it 'barbaric'. This incident represents a direct military confrontation between the United States and Iran on Iranian soil, significantly escalating tensions in the conflict theater and raising concerns over civilian infrastructure targeting.

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Iran condemns US 'barbaric attack' near children's cancer treatment centre Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei condemned the US attack last night near a children's cancer treatment centre in Ahvaz in southwestern Iran, describing it as "barbaric". In a post on X, Baqaei stated tha...

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United States NEUTRAL

Conducted an airstrike near a children's cancer treatment center in Ahvaz.

Iran NEUTRAL

Condemned the US attack as 'barbaric' via Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei.

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