Footage has emerged depicting an alleged grenade attack by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Khomeini Hospital in Ilam, raising serious concerns about the treatment of injured protesters. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning to Tehran regarding its treatment of dissent.
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as IRGC forces stormed the facility, targeting individuals who had already been injured during anti-regime protests. Medical staff and patients faced a harrowing situation, with reports of gunfire and tear gas inside the hospital. The IRGC’s actions have drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, including Maryam Rajavi, head of the National Council of Resistance of Iran.
Details of the Incident
According to reports, the IRGC aimed to abduct wounded protesters who were receiving treatment at Khomeini Hospital. Eyewitness accounts indicate that medical staff attempted to shield patients from the armed forces, closing ward doors to prevent access. Despite their efforts, the IRGC overpowered the medical personnel, leading to a violent confrontation.
Residents of Ilam reacted swiftly, gathering outside the hospital to protest the IRGC’s actions. They reportedly chanted slogans condemning the regime, while the IRGC responded with indiscriminate gunfire directed at the crowd. Many individuals present during the raid—including family members of the injured—were arrested.
Reactions and Implications
The incident has escalated tensions within Iran, with Maryam Rajavi condemning the attack as an “unforgivable crime.” She emphasized that such brutal measures by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are attempts to suppress a nationwide uprising but are likely to exacerbate unrest among the population. Rajavi urged the international community to speak out against what she described as crimes against humanity.
Families of those affected, particularly from the Lak tribes, have expressed their determination to take up arms if their loved ones are not released. The situation in Ilam is becoming increasingly volatile, with the potential for further escalations as residents rally in defense of their community.
The Iranian government has not publicly addressed the incident, but the international community is being called upon to respond to the growing crisis. The implications of this hospital attack could resonate beyond Iran, potentially affecting diplomatic relations and prompting calls for intervention.
As the situation unfolds, the focus remains on the safety and well-being of the injured and the medical personnel who continue to face extraordinary risks in their efforts to provide care amidst violent repression.
