WANA (Mar 07) – The spokesperson for the Iranian government stressed that despite claims that military sites are being targeted, this is not the case, and unfortunately centers that provide public services to civilians are being attacked.

 

Fatemeh Mohajerani, the Iranian government spokesperson, said in a televised interview that during the continued attacks by Israel and the United States on various areas, the emergency services building in Shiraz, Imam Ali Hospital in Andimeshk, and the Red Crescent facility in the city of Mahabad had been targeted.

 

She added that one of the hospitals previously damaged was the hospital in Salas-e Babajani in Kermanshah province, which has now returned to providing services to the public after extensive efforts.

 

Mohajerani reiterated that although it is often claimed that only military centers are being targeted, this has not been the reality on the ground.

 

“Unfortunately, we are witnessing attacks on facilities that provide public services to people,” she said, adding that the number of healthcare workers killed has now reached ten.

 

The government spokesperson also spoke about the measures taken by the government to maintain normal daily life for citizens. She stated that, according to the Vice President for Energy Affairs and the head of the Energy Efficiency Organization, the country will not face any problems in energy supply.

 

She further explained that with the additional authority granted to provincial governors, strategic reserves—including essential goods and medicine—are available in sufficient quantities. By essential goods, she said, the government refers to everyday necessities such as rice, cooking oil, chicken, meat, eggs, and sugar, all of which are adequately stocked.

 

Mohajerani also noted that the Iran Chamber of Guilds has announced that wheat and flour reserves are sufficient, and therefore, there is no cause for concern in that regard. She expressed appreciation for shopkeepers and businesses that have remained open, helping daily life continue as normally as possible—especially bakers and small retailers who keep their shops operating.

 

She also said that the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology has announced a new initiative aimed at strengthening social unity and encouraging intellectuals to stand alongside the public. The program, titled “Creative Industries with the People,” seeks to produce artistic works that portray the human stories of war.

 

Mohajerani emphasized the human cost of the conflict, stating: “When we speak about the 168 students from Minab, we are talking about 168 lives—168 individuals who wanted to build their future.”

 

She concluded by saying: “Every person who is martyred these days represents an entire life that has been lost.”