According to Khabaronline, an Iranian news agency, 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.
Reports indicate that, at the time of the attack, the ambassador, her family members, and several embassy staff had to take refuge in the basement, waiting for security assistance to arrive.
After the police forces intervened, all individuals inside the residence were rescued, and clashes with the attackers ensued.
The attack caused significant damage to the ambassador's residence in Tehran