7-Year-Old Armenian Child Injured After Missile Strike Hits Tehran’s Armenian Neighborhood

INTERVIEW: A missile strike has damaged a residential complex in the Majidiyeh district of Tehran, an area known as one of the city’s historic Armenian neighborhoods. The attack was reportedly carried out by the American–Israeli coalition as part of the ongoing military developments involving Iran.

The strike hit a residential building in Majidiyeh, causing significant damage to the complex and trapping some residents under the rubble. Emergency teams were sent to the scene to search through the debris and assist those affected.

According to the latest available information, there have been no reported fatalities. However, several residents were injured during the incident, and some people were initially trapped under the collapsed structure after the missile impact.

Majidiyeh is one of the long-established Armenian neighborhoods in Tehran. The district has historically been home to a large Armenian community and is known for its active social life and developed infrastructure. Iranian Armenians have played an important role in the development of the neighborhood over many decades, helping shape its cultural and community life.

Videos circulating after the strike show the destruction caused to the residential complex. In one video, an ethnic Armenian woman describes the moment of the missile strike on the building where residents live and strongly criticizes the U.S. president for what she describes as brutality.

To verify the information about Armenian residents affected by the strike, The Armenian Report contacted Movses Qeshishyan of the Armenian daily 168 Hours. Qeshishyan confirmed that a child of Armenian origin was injured during the attack.

“An Armenian child has been injured. There is no threat to their life.”

The injured child is reportedly seven years old. Although the child was hurt during the missile strike, the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

There were also questions about whether the Armenian community in Tehran has begun to panic or consider leaving the country following the incident. According to Qeshishyan, there are currently no signs of widespread fear or plans for mass departures.

“No, there is no panic, and I don’t think it will reach that point.”

The Armenian community in Iran is one of the oldest Armenian diasporas in the world. Tehran, in particular, has several neighborhoods where Armenians have lived for generations, including Majidiyeh. These communities maintain Armenian churches, schools, and cultural organizations while continuing to play an active role in Iranian society.

Authorities and rescue teams in Tehran continue to work at the site of the damaged building, searching for anyone who may still be trapped and providing assistance to residents affected by the strike. Investigations into the extent of the damage and the number of injured are ongoing.

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