Tehran rescue workers pull survivors from rubble

Al Jazeera
March 19, 2026
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Tehran rescue workers pulled survivors from rubble following strikes on the Iranian capital, according to video from Iran's Red Crescent.

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Tehran rescue workers pulled survivors from rubble following US-Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital, according to video released by Iran's Red Crescent. The footage shows emergency services conducting active rescue operations in the aftermath of the strikes. The incident marks an escalation in direct military exchanges between Israel and Iran, which have exchanged strikes multiple times in recent months. Iran's Red Crescent release of the rescue video underscores the civilian toll of the strikes and signals Iran's documentation of the damage for potential diplomatic or legal purposes. The broader context involves months of escalating tensions in the Middle East linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict and regional proxy dynamics.

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