Amnesty condemns Iran security forces over hospital raid

Amnesty International condemned Iranian security forces over an attack on a hospital in the western city of Ilam, calling it a violation of international law.

The rights group said security forces targeted Imam Khomeini Hospital, where injured protesters were seeking treatment or shelter, adding that the actions showed “how far the Iranian authorities are willing to go to crush dissent.”

Amnesty said forces fired tear gas, used shotguns, beat people inside the hospital and arrested injured protesters and some family members, urging authorities to “immediately stop the unlawful use of force” and respect medical facilities.