"935 people were killed in the 12-day war waged by Israel against our country, all of whom have been identified. Among them were 132 women and 38 children," Iranian judicial spokesman Asghar Jahangir said on 30/6.
This figure is significantly higher than the 610 deaths previously announced by the Iranian Ministry of Health.
Jahangir added that the death toll from the Israeli airstrike on Evin prison in Tehran has risen to 79, up from 71 reported a day earlier. The victims included prisoners, visiting relatives, and administrative staff.
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Women mourn beside the coffin of an Iranian soldier during a funeral in Tehran on 26/6. Photo: AFP |
Women mourn beside the coffin of an Iranian soldier during a funeral in Tehran on 26/6. Photo: AFP
The conflict erupted on 13/6 when Israel launched a preemptive airstrike against Iran in "Operation Roaring Lion", killing several high-ranking commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran retaliated with "Operation True Promise 3".
On the morning of 22/6, the US intervened in the conflict, dispatching bombers to attack three Iranian nuclear facilities and then proposing negotiations with Tehran. US President Donald Trump announced a day later that Iran and Israel had agreed to a comprehensive ceasefire. On 24/6, both Iran and Israel accepted the ceasefire, each claiming victory.
According to Israeli officials, Iranian missile and drone strikes on major Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, killed 28 people and injured more than 2,500.
In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last month, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged the UN Security Council to hold Israel and the US accountable for initiating the conflict and demanded that they "take responsibility for what has happened", including compensation for damages.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused Israel's campaign of committing numerous "war crimes" and said Tehran would submit evidence to international organizations. "The killing of civilians and the destruction of buildings are examples," Baghaei said.
Huyen Le (According to AFP, Reuters)
