Iran Condemns US-Israel Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure Amid Ongoing Conflict

Iran has condemned the US and Israel for their airstrikes on civilian infrastructure, particularly the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Tehran. The Iranian Embassy shared a video highlighting the extensive damage to the hospital, which primarily serves children. The conflict escalated following the deaths of key Iranian officials due to airstrikes. Additionally, peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad ended without agreement, primarily due to Iran's refusal to dismantle its nuclear program. The situation remains tense as the ceasefire deadline approaches.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 13, 2026, 11:25 IST

Iran's Strong Condemnation of US and Israel

Tehran: On Monday, Iran issued a strong denunciation of the United States and Israel for their attacks on civilian infrastructure during the current conflict. The Iranian Embassy in India released a video showcasing significant damage to the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Tehran, which was targeted during the US-Israel airstrikes. This medical facility primarily serves children.

In the video shared by the embassy, a presenter asserted that the entire pediatric hospital suffered extensive damage due to the strikes. He further claimed that while Iran has engaged in military actions against 11 nations, it has never targeted a hospital. The presenter also mentioned that US and Israeli forces have attacked 600 hospitals and 60 schools in Iran.

The hospital was reportedly damaged during the US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran on March 2, as confirmed by Reuters and the World Health Organization (WHO). The conflict in the Middle East escalated on February 28, following airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran launched attacks on US military bases and oil facilities in neighboring Gulf nations, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Collapse of US-Iran Peace Negotiations: Recent peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, ended without resolution on Sunday. The discussions, which involved a delegation led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf, lasted over 20 hours but failed to reach an agreement. Key topics included the Strait of Hormuz, the unfreezing of Iranian assets, a ceasefire in Lebanon, compensation for infrastructure damages, and Tehran's nuclear program. Despite some positive developments, Iran's firm stance on maintaining its nuclear program was cited as a major obstacle to reaching a deal. The ceasefire timeline is set to expire on April 22.