Tehran [Iran], March 8 (ANI): The humanitarian crisis in Iran has reached a critical stage as ongoing hostilities continue, with significant casualties and mass displacement reported across the country.
More than a week into the conflict, the humanitarian toll in Iran continues to rise. According to Al Jazeera, the scale of devastation is mounting, with official figures revealing that more than 1,300 people have been killed since the violence began.
The intensification of the fighting has forced many residents to flee their homes in search of safety. Around 100,000 people have reportedly been displaced, overwhelming relief efforts. The United Nations refugee agency has reported a surge in urgent calls for assistance to address the growing needs of the affected population.
Amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted targeted strikes against multiple Iranian military assets in the capital city. In a post on X, the military’s official account stated that several fuel storage complexes belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran had been struck.
According to the IDF, the operation was guided by military intelligence and targeted locations identified as hubs for the distribution of resources to various armed units. The military said the complexes were used by the Iranian government to supply fuel to multiple military entities across the country.
The IDF asserted that the strike significantly deepened the damage to Iran’s military infrastructure. The announcement was accompanied by a graphic identifying a fuel storage facility in Tehran used by Iranian military forces, highlighting the strategic nature of the targets selected during the operation.
In parallel with these military strikes, U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday (U.S. local time) claimed that the United States had eliminated the entire leadership in Iran and described the actions as removing a major “cancer” from the face of the Earth.
When asked whether the United States was responsible for the bombing of an elementary girls’ school in Iran, Trump denied the allegations and instead blamed Iran, citing what he described as the inaccuracy of Iranian weapons.
“No, I don’t believe so. Based on what I’ve seen, that was done by Iran. We think it was done by Iran because they’re very inaccurate, as you know, with their munitions. They have no accuracy whatsoever. It was done by Iran,” Trump said while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Miami.
“We’re winning the war by a lot. We’ve decimated their whole evil empire. It’ll continue, I’m sure, for a little while. The war itself is going unbelievably. It’s as good as it can be,” he added, stating that the United States had achieved far more than expected within a week of the conflict.
Trump detailed the extent of the damage, saying the United States had destroyed Iran’s naval and air capabilities. “We’ve wiped out their navy, 44 ships. We’ve wiped out their air force, every plane. We’ve wiped out most of their missiles. You see the missiles aren’t coming much anymore,” he said.
He further claimed that U.S. forces had targeted Iranian missile manufacturing facilities and drone capabilities. “Their drone capacity is way down and we’ve hurt them where it hurts, including about every form of leadership you can have we’ve wiped out,” Trump said.
Despite the aggressive tone surrounding the military campaign, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff indicated that a diplomatic resolution with Iran may still be possible. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he said the possibility of a deal would ultimately depend on the U.S. President.
“I think there is. I think that’s going to be up to the President, that’s what I think. But they didn’t seem to be very amenable in that first set of negotiations. They told me and Jared, ‘We’re not going to give you diplomatically what you couldn’t take militarily.’ So I think they’re going to need a change of attitude,” Witkoff said.
The escalation has also triggered international concern, particularly in the United Kingdom. British Member of Parliament Tom Tugendhat told ANI that many governments are deeply worried about the expanding scope of the conflict.
“A lot of people are very concerned about what’s going on, not just in Iran, but also in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar,” he said.
“India has about nine million citizens in the region; we have about 300,000 citizens there, so there’s a huge concern,” Tugendhat added. “The challenge of energy prices is something that we all face. Resolving this challenge as quickly as possible is good not just for the global economy, but actually good for families and homes across the whole world.”
The developments follow the joint U.S.-Israel military strike on February 28 on Iranian territory that resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several other senior figures, prompting a fierce response from Tehran.
In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones targeting U.S. assets and allied nations across the region, including Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. The escalation has widened the conflict in West Asia and heightened risks for civilians and expatriates across the region. (ANI)
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