Iran says to start rebuilding homes, facilities damaged in Israel strikes

Iran said Tuesday it had begun efforts to rebuild residential areas and public infrastructure damaged in Israeli strikes over 12 days.

“We witnessed attacks on residential areas, as well as on scientific centres, research institutes, healthcare facilities and civilians… therefore we are facing a major task ahead in terms of reconstruction,” government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani told state TV, adding that the authorities have begun to assess the extent of the damage.