Tehran, June 16 (V7N) – More than 224 people have been confirmed dead in Iran as a result of ongoing Israeli airstrikes, according to a statement released by the Iranian Ministry of Health on Sunday. The death toll has continued to rise as emergency teams recover bodies from the rubble and treat the injured.
 
According to a report published by the BBC on Sunday, over 90 percent of those killed in the attacks were civilians, highlighting the devastating impact on non-combatant populations. The report also states that at least 1,277 people have been injured, many of them critically.
 
Health authorities in Tehran have warned that the number of casualties may increase in the coming days, as several victims remain in critical condition and search operations continue in affected regions. Hospitals across the country are reportedly overwhelmed, and urgent appeals for medical supplies and blood donations have been issued.
 
International organizations have expressed growing concern over the scale of the attacks and their humanitarian consequences. The United Nations has called for restraint and an immediate cessation of hostilities, urging all parties to prioritize civilian safety and access to humanitarian aid.
 
Israel has not officially commented on the latest casualty figures, but regional analysts suggest the strikes are part of a broader escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
 
The situation remains fluid, with security experts warning of further retaliatory actions and possible regional fallout.

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