Iran says US-Israeli attacks killed 1,900 civilians and damaged universities
Iran has accused United States and Israeli forces of coordinated military aggression resulting in heavy civilian casualties and damage to key infrastructure. According to Iranian officials, more than 1,900 civilians, including women and children, have died, and at least 20,000 others have been injured in the ongoing attacks. Hossein Simayi Sarraf, Iran’s Minister of Science, reported that at least 30 universities have been struck, severely impacting the country’s educational system. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, also raised alarms about repeated attacks on the Bushehr nuclear power plant and the wider humanitarian crisis.
What we know
- Iran claims over 1,900 civilians have been killed and at least 20,000 injured in attacks by US and Israeli forces.
- Hossein Simayi Sarraf stated that at least 30 universities have been hit, calling it a “crime against humanity.”
- Abbas Araghchi warned that repeated bombings of the Bushehr nuclear power plant could cause radioactive fallout affecting GCC capitals.
- Iranian officials allege that strikes on scientific, civilian, and petrochemical facilities aim to cripple the country’s economy.
- Humanitarian organisations report a critical situation as they respond to the increasing number of casualties amid ongoing bombardments.
