Iranian official reports 50 martyred, 517 injured in US bombings

An Iranian official has reported that US airstrikes in southern Iran have resulted in 50 martyrs and 517 injured. The official, identified as Kermanpour, provided a detailed breakdown of the casualties. Among the injured, 35 were women and 19 were children under the age of 18. The martyred included 5 women and 2 children under 18.

Kermanpour further stated that 468 individuals have been treated and discharged from hospitals, while 33 others remain hospitalized for treatment. The attacks targeted areas in the south of Iran, with Ahvaz hospital receiving many of the casualties.

The official condemned the US aggression, highlighting the high number of civilian casualties. The report did not specify the exact locations or dates of the bombings, but the context suggests a recent escalation in US-Iran tensions.

According to Mehr News Agency (MNA), the figures were provided by Kermanpour, who is involved in the emergency response. The report added that the injured include a significant number of women and children, indicating the attacks struck populated areas. The international community has been urged to take note of the civilian toll.