Two witnesses told Reuters on Sunday that Israeli strikes hit a hospital in Tehran’s Gandhi Street area, causing heavy damage. They reported that staff and bystanders were evacuating patients from the facility. Reuters cited these eyewitness accounts but did not independently verify the reports at the time.
Witnesses Say Israeli Strikes Hit Hospital on Tehran’s Gandhi Street; Patients Evacuated
Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
DUBAI, March 1 (Reuters) — Two witnesses told Reuters on Sunday that Israeli strikes struck a hospital in Tehran’s Gandhi Street area, badly damaging the facility and prompting staff and bystanders to evacuate patients.
What Witnesses Reported
According to the witnesses, the hospital sustained significant damage in the strikes. They said medical personnel and others were seen taking patients out of the building in a rapid evacuation. Reuters was provided these accounts on Sunday; Reuters could not independently verify the details at the time of the report.
Context and Verification
The incident was reported to Reuters from Dubai on March 1. The report cites two witnesses but contains no official confirmation from Iranian authorities or independent observers in the story. Further information and official statements may clarify the extent of the damage and any casualties.
Reporting: Parisa Hafezi
Editing: Peter Graff
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