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Iran says over 30 civilians killed in recent US attacks

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Iran reports over 30 civilians killed in recent U.S. strikes on its southern regions.
  • The Iranian army also stated seven soldiers died in a U.S. strike on a military garrison in Bampur County.
  • The U.S. claims its strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has targeted U.S. allies and vowed to keep the Strait closed.

Iran announced that more than 30 civilians perished in recent U.S. strikes targeting its southern areas. The government spokesperson conveyed condolences and pledged support to the victims' families.

more than 30 civilians were killed in recent United States strikes on southern Iran.

— Fatemeh MohajeraniIran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced the civilian casualties on social media platform X.

Adding to the casualties, the Iranian army reported that seven soldiers were killed and others injured when a U.S. strike hit a ground force garrison in Bampur County, southeastern Iran. The military center's barracks, guesthouse, and guard posts were struck by 13 missiles.

seven soldiers were killed and several others wounded in a U.S. strike early Wednesday on a ground force garrison in Bampur County, in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

— Iranian armyThe Iranian army released a statement detailing the casualties from the strike on the military center.

These U.S. operations in recent days aim to diminish Iran's capacity to threaten commercial shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iranian forces have launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases and facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. U.S. Central Command confirmed conducting further strikes on dozens of military targets near the Strait and along Iran's coast.

degrading Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping

— United StatesThe U.S. stated its operations were aimed at hindering Iran's maritime threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
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