Pasteur Institute

The Pasteur Institute in Tehran is a long-standing Iranian medical research and health facility. Recent news reports highlight attacks on the institute, bringing it into the international spotlight. These attacks, reportedly linked to US-Israeli actions amid escalating tensions in the region, have drawn condemnation from the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, specifically mentioned the Pasteur Institute as one of the healthcare facilities targeted. The attacks on the institute, along with other infrastructure in and around Tehran, signify a widening of the conflict and increased pressure on Iran. This raises concerns about the protection of healthcare facilities during conflict and the potential impact on public health and medical research in Iran. The Pasteur Institute's historical significance and role in medical research make its targeting a particularly concerning development.