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'Israel' strikes Red Crescent, police HQs, civilians in Tehran

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies + Al Mayadeen
  • 18 Jun 2025 18:32
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Iran endures yet another wave of unprovoked Israeli aggression, with strikes deliberately targeting humanitarian and civilian infrastructure in its capital.

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  • 'Israel' targets Red Crescent, police HQs, and homes in Tehran
    An Iranian medic stands outside the Red Crescent building, which was targeted by an Israeli airstrike, on June 18, 2025 (social media)

The Israeli occupation has launched a new wave of aggression deep into Iranian territory, striking key civilian infrastructure, including the headquarters of the Iranian Red Crescent and the central command of Iran's national police in the capital, Tehran. The attacks, widely condemned by local media, underscore the escalating brutality of the Israeli aggression, which appears to observe no red lines and violates international laws.

According to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in Tehran, the central police headquarters was among several major locations targeted in Wednesday’s airstrikes. Iranian media confirmed the deliberate targeting of the Red Crescent headquarters, in a stark violation of international humanitarian law, given the building’s civilian and humanitarian function.

🚨 IOF bombings continue in Zanjan, northwestern Tehran, and Karaj, coming after repeated airstrikes east of Tehran, Iran. pic.twitter.com/C3NotWu3A4

— Dr. Zain Al-Abbadi (@ZainAbbadi11) June 18, 2025

Earlier reports from Fars News Agency documented loud explosions in Karaj, a city west of Tehran, which were later confirmed by Al Mayadeen to have struck Payam Airport. The airport has no known military function and is classified as a fully civilian facility.

Escalation spreads beyond the capital

The scope of the attacks extended far beyond Tehran. Explosions were also reported in Zanjan Province, in the northwest, and in the capital’s northern Seoul Street district. According to Iranian sources, multiple areas sustained serious damage, including the Nobonyad district and Imam Hussein University.

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Israel just bombed the following in Tehran.

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- The Red Crescent building
- A university

Israel is a threat to the existence of every one in the Middle East.pic.twitter.com/0Eb4i6SWB8

— Syrian Girl (@Partisangirl) June 18, 2025

Iranian air defenses were activated over Tehran in response to incoming threats, with sirens and anti-aircraft fire reported by residents across the capital.

The latest Israeli strikes follow a pattern of increasingly insolent targeting of civilians over recent days. Reports have documented repeated attacks on civilian sites, including hospitals, media outlets, civilian vehicles, and now humanitarian and police institutions. 

Aima Zeinali (7 years old) and her younger sister Hida Zeinali (4 years old) were killed alongside their father Alireza Zeinali by Israeli air strikes in Tehran on June 13th, 2025.#aimazeinali #hidazeinali #alirezazeinali #iran #Israel pic.twitter.com/DBYsYgcrJw

— Iran Civilian Watch (@irancivilwatch) June 18, 2025

It is worth noting that this comes shortly after Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz issued an open threat on Monday against civilians in Tehran, vowing that they will pay the price.

“The residents of Tehran will pay the price, and soon,” he vowed, in a direct threat to civilians in the Iranian capital.

This is happening as "Israel" has escalated its rhetoric by threatening to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities, including the heavily fortified Fordow site, and to assassinate Iranian Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei, while openly discussing regime change in Tehran. These threats come amid growing signs of direct US involvement in the war on Iran.

Read more: Sayyed Khamenei warns of dire consequences if US joins war on Iran

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