BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 12. According to Iran’s Forensic Medicine Organization, 943 people have been confirmed killed in Israeli strikes on Iran over a 12-day period, Trend reports.
The figures were announced by Asghar Jahangir, spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary, during a press conference held today in Tehran. He also noted that eight people remain missing, with no information yet available about their whereabouts.
The conflict escalated on June 13, when Israel launched airstrikes targeting Iranian territory. The attacks killed a number of senior military officials, including generals, nuclear scientists, and other high-ranking figures.
Later that same day, Iran responded with “True Promise III,” launching hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at various locations across Israel, including Tel Aviv. The retaliation caused civilian casualties and widespread damage.
On June 22, the United States carried out airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, reportedly destroying them.
In response, Iran launched missile strikes on a U.S. military base in Qatar on the evening of June 23.
On June 24, the office of Israeli Prime Minister announced that Israel had agreed to a ceasefire with Iran, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council also issued a statement confirming that the hostilities had come to a halt.