Resalat (district)
Resalat is a neighborhood located in the eastern part of Tehran, Iran. It includes Resalat Square, also known as Risalat Square.
Resalat Highway joins this locality to Seyed Khandan in north-central Tehran and further to western parts of Tehran metropolis.
On March 9, 2026, around 40 people were killed by US and Israeli bombs near the square.[1] The Iranian Red Crescent Society assisted in the removal of dead bodies and helped rescue injured survivors.[2]
References
- ^ Abushamala, Rania (March 10, 2026). "Around 40 killed in US-Israeli attack on residential blocks in Iran's capital". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ Gritten, David (March 9, 2026). "Strikes shake Iran cities as crowds rally in support of Mojtaba Khamenei". BBC. Retrieved March 13, 2026.