At least 201 people died and 747 were injured in 24 provinces of Iran after attacks by the United States and Israel, according to information released by the news agency Morebased in Tehran and which publishes official information and statements from authorities in the country.
According to the Morethe figures were reported by a spokesman for the Iranian Red Crescent. “Twenty-four provinces in Iran were hit” by the offensives, said the representative, adding that the preliminary balance indicates “at least 201 dead and 747 injured”.
The Iranian Red Crescent, a humanitarian organization that is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, also reported that more than 220 teams were mobilized to work in the affected areas.
“More than 220 teams are present at the affected locations, and rescue operations continue,” the spokesperson said, according to the agency.
Deaths of commanders and appeal to the UN
Araghchi confirmed the deaths of two commanders, but minimized the impact of the losses. “We may have lost some commanders, but that’s not a big problem,” he said. The Reuters agency, citing military sources, reported that Iran’s Defense Minister, Amir Nasirzadeh, and the commander of the Revolutionary Guard, Mohammed Pakpour, died in the attacks — information that still awaits official confirmation.
The Iranian foreign minister also stated that the country is interested in de-escalating the conflict, but that it is not currently in contact with the United States. According to him, Tehran sees the possibility of an agreement that ensures that the Iranian nuclear program has exclusively peaceful purposes, but is waiting for the end of the attacks to resume negotiations.
In a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Araghchi highlighted “the importance of the international community, especially the UN Security Council, taking decisive action to stop aggressive actions and hold criminals accountable,” according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
The supreme leader is expected to make a statement soon, according to Iranian broadcaster Al-Alam.
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