MAPIM President Visits Sites Damaged in U.S.-Israeli Aggression against Iranian Capital
As part of a field visit organized by the International Affairs Department of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, Professor Mohamad Azmi Abdul Hamid, President of the Malaysia Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations (MAPIM), toured several locations in Tehran that were affected by the recent military aggression against Iran.
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The visit came months after a series of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeted military bases and civilian centers, including hospitals and health facilities, state broadcasting facilities, educational institutions, and historical sites across Iran.
The visit provided the Malaysian Islamic leader with a firsthand view of the human, cultural, and institutional consequences of the attacks. Accompanied by his spouse, Professor Azmi visited Gandhi Hospital, the Sacred Defense Cultural and Publications Institute, and the former U.S. Embassy compound (known in Iran as the "Den of Espionage").
The tour began at Gandhi Hospital, which was targeted by American missiles on the second day of the aggression. According to Hossein Kermanpour, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Health, the hospital in northern Tehran was struck by the same type of missiles reportedly used against Shajareye Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab on February 28, killing more than 165 students and staff members.
The multi-story hospital building, including its operating rooms, intensive care unit, and other wards, was left in ruins. It was one of several sites allegedly attacked by the United States and Israel in what Iranian authorities describe as a violation of international humanitarian law, a point also highlighted by the visiting Malaysian delegation.
The delegation then visited the Sacred Defense Cultural and Publications Institute, where the facility had also sustained significant damage, including sections dedicated to research, reading, and cultural activities.
The visit highlighted the impact of armed conflict on educational and cultural institutions whose primary mission is the preservation of historical memory, scholarship, and public awareness.
Another stop on the itinerary was the former U.S. Embassy compound in downtown Tehran, widely known as the "Den of Espionage." During a comprehensive guided tour, Professor Azmi was introduced to the historical background of the site, archival materials, preserved equipment, and documents related to the events surrounding the embassy's takeover during the early years of the Islamic Revolution.
The visit provided broader historical context for understanding the long-standing tensions that continue to shape regional developments.
Throughout the visit, Professor Azmi showed keen interest in the details presented at each location and frequently sought further clarification regarding the attacks and their consequences. Observers noted his visible concern and sadness over the destruction inflicted upon civilian, cultural, and institutional sites.
The visit concluded with an exchange of views on the importance of documenting the realities of war and conveying the experiences of affected communities to international audiences.
Like other foreign visitors who have toured sites damaged in the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, Professor Azmi expressed appreciation for the opportunity to witness the situation firsthand and to gain a deeper understanding of the consequences of the recent aggression against Iran.
The tour was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international awareness of the humanitarian, cultural, and social impact of what Iranian authorities describe as illegal attacks carried out across Iran during the 40-day war imposed by the United States and Israel.
