SAEDNEWS: The Iranian Medical Council has confirmed that five doctors were among the victims of Israel’s recent violent strikes, underscoring the conflict’s human toll beyond the battlefield.
According to Saed News, the recent wave of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian soil, which Tehran describes as brutal and unlawful aggression, has claimed the lives of five members of Iran’s medical community. These casualties add a poignant dimension to the already high civilian death toll, which the Iranian government estimates at over 600.
The Medical Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran released a statement naming the deceased physicians, highlighting their specializations and contributions:
Dr. Mohammad Hossein Azizi, ENT specialist
Dr. Zohre Rasouli, surgeon and obstetrician-gynecologist
Dr. Marziyeh Askari, neonatology sub-specialist
Dr. Maryam Hejari Dowabsari, dentist
Dr. Seyed Davood Shirvani, general practitioner
These deaths signal the extent to which the conflict has permeated civil society and professional sectors. The loss of medical personnel not only reflects the indiscriminate nature of the strikes but also compounds challenges for an already strained healthcare system.
The Iranian government has characterized the attacks as violations of international law and has called for accountability. Meanwhile, the deaths of these doctors resonate deeply within Iran’s professional and social fabric, symbolizing both personal tragedy and a broader national wound.
