Iran Media Says Latest US Missiles Hit Vicinity Of Children's Cancer Hospital In Ahvaz

Published 15 July 2026 · health

Iran Media Says Latest US Missiles Hit Vicinity Of Children's Cancer Hospital In Ahvaz Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 03:49 IST US missiles

Iran Media Says Latest US Missiles Hit Vicinity Of Children's Cancer Hospital In Ahvaz Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 03:49 IST US missiles struck near a children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz, Iran, prompting patient evacuation. US Central Command announced new strikes on Iran. The report said the hospital began a temporary evacuation after the strikes, with medical staff moving patients away from the facility. (Image via X/@PressTV) US missiles struck near a children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz, southwestern Iran, on Thursday, according to Iranian state media, prompting the evacuation of patients from the facility. Iran’s Mehr news agency reported that the attack hit the vicinity of Shahid Baghaei Hospital in Ahvaz, which provides chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients, including children. The report said the hospital began a temporary evacuation after the strikes, with medical staff moving patients away from the facility. 🔴 اصابت موشکهای آمریکا به نزدیکی بیمارستان کودکان سرطانی اهوازدر ساعت گذشته مردم اهواز شاهد اصابت موشکهای دشمن به مناطق مختلف این شهر بودهاند.در یکی از این حملات چند فروند موشک به جنب بیمارستان بقایی که محل شیمیدرمانی بیماران سرطانی خصوصا کودکان سرطانی اصابت کرده است.

— خبرگزاری فارس (@FarsNews_Agency) July 15, 2026 Iranian news agency Fars also reported that several missiles struck near Baghaei Hospital, causing fear among patients and their families. It said children receiving cancer treatment were being relocated with the help of hospital staff as explosions were heard in the area. The reports did not provide details on casualties or confirm whether the hospital itself was damaged. Fresh US Strike Wave On Iran The reported strike came after the US military announced a new wave of attacks on Iran, marking the second round of strikes within 24 hours. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces launched operations targeting Iranian military capabilities that were allegedly being used to threaten vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. “At 3 p.m. ET, U.S. forces launched operations for a second wave of strikes today against Iran," CENTCOM said in a post on X, adding that the military was “holding Iran accountable" under US President Donald Trump’s direction.

The latest developments come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with both sides carrying out military actions after the collapse of diplomatic efforts. Ahvaz, a major city in Iran’s oil-rich Khuzestan province near the border with Iraq, has been among the areas affected by the ongoing conflict. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered How will the US-Iran conflict escalate next? US missiles struck near a children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz, Iran, on Thursday, prompting patient evacuation. CENTCOM confirmed new strikes on Iranian military targets. The US military announced a new wave of attacks on Iran, marking the second round of strikes within 24 hours. Could this affect global oil prices and shipping? Recent US strikes near Iran's oil-rich Khuzestan province and in the Strait of Hormuz have heightened concerns over shipping security and global oil supplies. About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad.