Iran condemns ‘barbaric’ US attack near children’s cancer hospital

Iran has accused the United States of a “cowardly war crime” after a US attack near a children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz, Iran, on Thursday. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that 211 patients, including those undergoing chemotherapy, were evacuated from Shahid Baghaei Specialised Hospital due to the “barbaric” attack. A doctor described the blast as “intense” and “so close” that they feared the hospital had been hit. Iran compared the US actions to Israel’s targeting of healthcare facilities in Gaza, while the US launched another wave of attacks on Iran without commenting on the hospital strike. The incident has intensified concerns about the conflict escalating, with President Trump threatening further strikes and Iran warning of retaliation against civilian infrastructure.