Iran’s health ministry has confirmed that more than 260 people were injured in overnight American air strikes, with at least two women killed in the attacks. The ministry spokesman, Hossein Karmanpour, said the wounded included at least three women and six children, though 222 of those injured have already been treated and discharged from hospitals.
Iran’s military announced that at least seven service personnel were killed in the strikes, which targeted a military base in the south-east of the country. The overnight bombardment represents a significant escalation in regional tensions.
The exact scale of damage and casualties remains unclear, with both sides providing differing accounts of the incident’s severity and military impact.
More than 260 people were injured in the American air strikes, including at least three women and six children.
What this means for UK readers: British concerns about escalating Middle East conflict and regional instability affecting energy markets and international security are heightened by this military confrontation.
Sources: Walla News, Walla News, Walla News — Original articles in Hebrew.
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