Iran Red Crescent Says Over 21,000 Killed as War Devastates Civilian Infrastructure
Iran’s Red Crescent says over 21,000 people have been killed and 115,000 civilian facilities damaged, as the UN Security Council holds closed talks on the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - A staggering humanitarian toll is unfolding in Iran, as the country’s Red Crescent reports tens of thousands of casualties and widespread destruction, while international efforts intensify to contain the escalating crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
On Wednesday, the Iranian Red Crescent released its latest report detailing the human and material consequences of the ongoing war, describing an unprecedented level of devastation to civilian infrastructure.
According to the report, more than 115,000 civilian facilities have been either completely or partially destroyed since the beginning of the conflict. The damage has been particularly severe in the residential sector, where 914,980 housing units have been affected.
The scale of destruction has displaced thousands of families, leaving many without shelter. The organization also confirmed that the number of casualties has surpassed 21,000 people.
The Red Crescent emphasized that the extent of the losses continues to rise, with civilian infrastructure facing ongoing damage as the conflict persists.
In parallel with the humanitarian crisis, diplomatic activity has intensified at the international level. Bloomberg reported that the United Nations Security Council has convened a closed consultative session to address the escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
The report indicated that US allies are examining potential economic measures against Iran, particularly if Tehran continues to block the strait and disrupt maritime traffic.
As part of broader international efforts, the United Kingdom’s foreign secretary is set to chair an online meeting on Thursday focused on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting aims to strengthen diplomatic coordination and explore solutions with countries maintaining communication channels with Tehran.
The objective, according to the report, is to prevent further escalation of the crisis and identify a diplomatic pathway forward.
The developments reflect a growing intersection between an intensifying humanitarian disaster inside Iran and mounting international pressure to resolve the strategic standoff in one of the world’s most critical waterways.