Iran's Historic Medical Research Institute Destroyed in Escalating Middle East Strikes

The destruction of Iran's Pasteur Institute—established over a century ago as a leading center for vaccine research and infectious disease prevention—signals a dangerous escalation in attacks on civilian health infrastructure. With medical facilities across Iran, Lebanon, and Israel targeted approximately every six hours, the loss of this historic institution deepens the humanitarian crisis in the region. The incident highlights growing threats to critical medical infrastructure and the inadequacy of international protections during armed conflict.