World Health Assembly Condemns Iranian Strikes on Gulf States, Health Fallout of Hormuz Closure

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The World Health Assembly condemned Iranian strikes on Gulf civilian infrastructure and highlighted health fallout from the closure of the Hormuz Strait. The resolution, passed overwhelmingly, emphasizes risks to medical and healthcare services amid ongoing regional conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel.

The World Health Assembly (WHA) voted 91-2 to adopt a resolution condemning Iranian attacks on civilian infrastructure across Gulf countries amid its war with the United States and Israel. The resolution condemns “in the strongest terms” the Iranian attacks on civilians and civilian objects in Gulf states and Jordan, citing damage to “medical and healthcare […]