Iran Reports Over 1,200 Deaths From Airstrikes, Claims Majority Civilians
The article reports that Iranian Deputy Health Minister Ali Jafarian stated United States-Israeli attacks across Iran have resulted in significant civilian casualties, with at least 1,255 killed and over 12,000 wounded. Bombardment on oil facilities has released toxic smoke over Tehran, posing respiratory health risks to vulnerable populations and potentially causing lasting environmental damage. These attacks, which have impacted over 200 cities and damaged numerous healthcare facilities, are characterized by the minister as targeting primarily civilian areas, a claim that contrasts with Israeli statements of striking fuel storage facilities used for military infrastructure.
John Q. Hosedrinker