Strike on Pasteur Institute in Tehran Triggers Neighborhood Evacuation
On April 8, 2026, during the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, a major strike hit the historic Pasteur Institute in Tehran. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the attack on the facility, which houses two collaborating centers. This incident, occurring amidst intense regional hostilities, led to the immediate evacuation of approximately 5,400 civilians from the surrounding residential district. Residents fled toward northern outskirts as hospitals struggled to manage high volumes of trauma cases.
Displaced: 5400
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