WANA (Jan 19) – Following the recent riot in Tehran, the Palestinian Ambassador to Iran, Mrs. Salam al-Zawawi, was injured in an attack on her residence.

This incident occurred on Thursday, January 8, 2026, coinciding with intense street tensions and violence in the Iranian capital.

The attackers, estimated to number around 200, stormed the ambassador’s residence, chanting aggressive slogans and throwing Molotov cocktails. They succeeded in entering the building.

In addition to Mrs. al-Zawawi, several members of the Palestinian embassy staff were also injured. Mrs. al-Zawawi, who suffered from asphyxiation, was immediately rushed to the hospital.