At least 78 ambulances destroyed in US-'Israeli' bombings, Iranian official says
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- Iran’s health minister says at least 78 ambulances have been destroyed in US and ‘Israeli’ bombings since the war began in late February.
- Iran is adding 84 new ambulances to its fleet as officials cite growing pressure on the country’s healthcare system amid ongoing fighting.
At least 78 ambulances have been destroyed in US and ‘Israeli’ bombings in Iran since the war began in late February, Iranian Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi said, as the ongoing fighting places additional pressure on the country’s healthcare system.
Iran’s Fars news agency quoted Zafarghandi as announcing that a new fleet of 84 ambulances is being added to emergency medical services across the country.
The move comes as Iranian authorities seek to replace damaged emergency vehicles and renew an ageing ambulance fleet amid continued hostilities.
“Replacing damaged ambulances and renewing the ageing ambulance fleet are serious necessities for the healthcare system under current conditions,” Zafarghandi said, referring to the ongoing fighting.
The health minister’s remarks highlight the challenges facing Iran’s emergency medical services as the conflict continues. Ambulances play a critical role in transporting people injured in bombings and other attacks to hospitals, while also supporting emergency response operations across affected areas.
The addition of 84 ambulances is intended to address the need to replace destroyed vehicles and strengthen the country’s emergency response capacity.
The figures were reported by Iran’s Fars news agency, which cited the health minister’s remarks. No further details were provided about the locations where the 78 ambulances were destroyed or the timeline for deploying the new vehicles.
