Over 1,200 killed in US-Israel strikes in Iran
The death toll in Iran following airstrikes by the United States and Israel has risen to 1,230 people, according to figures reported Monday by Associated Press citing regional sources.
The report said the expanding conflict has also caused significant casualties elsewhere, including at least 397 people killed in Lebanon during the past week of escalating hostilities.
Meanwhile, authorities in Israel reported that more than 10 people have been killed since the conflict intensified, as Iranian missiles and drones targeted areas across the country.
US and Israeli officials say their forces have carried out strikes on Iranian oil and weapons infrastructure, arguing the operations are aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities.
Iranian officials, however, say the attacks violate international law and accuse Washington and Tel Aviv of launching what they describe as an unjustified war against the country.
The conflict has intensified since coordinated strikes targeted strategic sites across Iran, including facilities linked to energy production and military equipment, according to reports.
Tehran says it has responded by targeting military installations associated with the United States across the Middle East, describing the attacks as defensive measures against foreign aggression.
The growing toll and continued exchange of strikes have raised concerns among international observers that the conflict could widen further across the Middle East if diplomatic efforts fail.
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