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A Moscow-based branch of Israel’s Hadassah Medical Center is allegedly providing medical care to injured members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including personnel from Iranian nuclear facilities, according to a source familiar with the situation. These fighters were reportedly wounded in recent airstrikes conducted by Israel and the United States.
The source claims that at least eight IRGC members, among them two senior commanders, are currently being treated at Hadassah Medical Moscow. Additional patients from Iran are expected to arrive following the resumption of direct flights between Tehran and Moscow.
Scrutiny and harsh criticism
The revelations have intensified scrutiny of Hadassah Medical Moscow, which was established in 2018 with a $15 million investment and operates in partnership with Russian authorities and the state-owned nuclear agency, Rosatom.
While Hadassah is one of Israel’s most respected healthcare institutions—serving over a million patients annually—the Moscow branch’s patient roster has drawn criticism within Israel.
In 2023, reports emerged that the clinic had treated injured members of Hamas and Hezbollah, including a close associate of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, prompting backlash from Israeli lawmakers. Some called for the closure of the Moscow facility, condemning its activities as a betrayal of Israeli and Western values.
Despite the controversy, the clinic’s operations have expanded. Since October 2024, over 40 Israeli doctors have reportedly been sent to support the Moscow branch. Unconfirmed reports suggest Rosatom has taken a financial stake in the clinic, possibly explaining why Iranian nuclear personnel have also received treatment there.
Hadassah Medical Moscow has also allegedly provided medical services to exiled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma. A separate team of Israeli oncologists is said to have performed examinations at their hotel in Moscow, although these doctors were not directly affiliated with the clinic.
More covert dealings
There are also unverified claims that the same medical team consulted with senior Turkish embassy officials in Moscow.
The clinic’s readiness to treat figures aligned with groups hostile to Israel has drawn ridicule across parts of the Arab world. Some regional commentators suggest this practice reflects a consistent policy by both the clinic and its Russian backers.
According to Iranian media, more than 600 people were killed and over 3,000 wounded during a 12-day Israeli campaign targeting Iranian sites earlier this month.
