Iran Says 610 Killed,4700 Injured in War with Israel
Iran’s health ministry took stock and announced on Tuesday that a total of 610 civilians have been killed and over 4,700 injured since the outbreak of war with Israel on June 13.
The new casualty figures surpass the previous toll of more than 400 dead and 3,056 wounded.
According to health ministry spokesman, Hossein Kermanpour, the victims include 13 children, with the youngest being just two months old, as well as five doctors and rescue workers.
The ministry also reported that seven hospitals and nine ambulances have been damaged in the course of the attacks.
The announcement comes as the international community heaves a sigh of relief following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel by United States President Donald Trump.
In a statement late Monday, Trump revealed that both nations had committed to a phased ceasefire, with Iran expected to initiate the truce within six hours, followed by Israel’s cessation of hostilities after 12 hours.
However, in a shocking turn of events, reports have emerged of Iranian attacks on Israel just hours after Trump’s announcement, casting doubt on the effectiveness of the ceasefire agreement.
The attacks have raised concerns about the fragility of the peace process and the ability of both sides to adhere to the terms of the agreement.
The 12-day conflict has drawn global concern, with hospitals in Iran struggling to cope with the influx of wounded civilians.
“Over the past 12 days, hospitals… have been confronted with extremely harrowing scenes,” Kermanpour wrote on social media platform X.
As the situation continues to unfold, the international community remains on high alert, urging both sides to respect the ceasefire agreement and work towards a lasting peace.
The United States and other global powers are expected to play a key role in monitoring the situation and facilitating further negotiations between Iran and Israel.
In the meantime, the people of Iran and Israel remain braced for further developments, hoping that the ceasefire agreement will hold and bring an end to the bloodshed and suffering that has characterized the past 12 days.
