Tehran residents donate blood amid ongoing US-Israel attacks on Iran

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete March 8, 2026 at 02:10 PM

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Following ongoing US-Israeli attacks in Iran, residents of Tehran are donating blood to address increasing medical needs. Blood donation centers are experiencing high volumes of donors due to fears of potential shortages. According to the World Health Organization, at least thirteen attacks have impacted Iran's health infrastructure as of March 8, 2026. The attacks have contributed to a rising death toll, currently exceeding 1,300 people. The blood donations aim to mitigate the impact of these attacks on the country's healthcare system.

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World Health Organization 60% United States 70% Israel 70% Tehran ×290% Iran ×290%

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blood donation 90% us-israeli attacks 80% iran 70% health infrastructure 60% medical needs 60% blood shortages 50% world health organization 40% tehran 40%