Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps commanders have held meetings inside hospitals in recent days, hospital staff told Iran International, raising concerns over the growing militarization of civilian spaces and potential risks to patients, medical workers and the public.
IRAN INTERNATIONAL -- Several military commanders and IRGC personnel convened sessions inside the medical facility over the past week, accompanied by security teams and holding discussions unrelated to healthcare, a hospital employee in Tehran said. The source spoke on condition of anonymity due to fear of repercussions.
“The presence of these individuals, along with their protection units, has alarmed staff because the meetings had nothing to do with medical matters,” the employee said.
The reports come against a backdrop of previous allegations that security forces used public institutions during unrest, blurring the line between civilian and military functions.