Military Conflict and Sanctions Impact Healthcare Systems in Iran and Region

Recent military conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran have severely impacted healthcare systems in the region. Attacks damaged hospitals, emergency centers, and ambulances in Iran and Israel, causing casualties among medical staff. US sanctions have also reduced Iran's medical imports by 70%, exacerbating shortages. The World Health Organization's Surveillance of Attacks on Health Care system monitors such violence globally, emphasizing that health facilities are protected under international law and highlighting the growing threat to medical services in conflict zones.