A distressing video released by the Iranian Red Crescent has shown a child among survivors being pulled from the rubble after a US-Israeli airstrike hit residential areas in Iran.
According to footage circulated online, rescue teams worked through debris of collapsed structures to locate survivors trapped beneath the wreckage. The child, visibly shaken, was among those successfully rescued during the operation.
Rescue efforts amid ongoing strikes
Emergency responders, including teams from the Iranian Red Crescent, have been carrying out continuous rescue operations in affected areas. The strikes reportedly caused significant destruction to residential buildings, leaving several civilians trapped under debris.
Videos released from the scene show rescuers digging through rubble, often by hand, to reach survivors. In several instances, operations have taken place overnight under challenging and dangerous conditions.
Civilian impact raises concerns
The incident highlights the growing humanitarian concerns amid the ongoing conflict. Reports indicate that civilians, including children, have been among those affected by the strikes.
Rescue workers have described the emotional toll of retrieving victims from destroyed homes, with many facing traumatic conditions during ongoing bombardments.
Global attention on humanitarian situation
The visuals have drawn international attention, underscoring the human cost of the conflict and the risks faced by civilians caught in war zones. Humanitarian organisations continue to stress the need for protection of civilians and adherence to international law during armed conflict.