Civilian Deaths Rise to 18 as US-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran

Civilian Deaths Rise to 18 as US-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran

At least 18 people, including two children, have been killed in fresh strikes in Alborz Province, near the capital Tehran, as the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to escalate. The early morning attack also injured 24 others, according to local officials.

A deputy governor of Alborz Province confirmed the casualties, describing the strike as a direct hit on residential areas. Iranian authorities alleged that the strikes were carried out by US-Israeli forces, though independent verification remains limited due to restricted access to the affected locations.

The latest deaths come amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Iran. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, at least 3,597 people have been killed since the conflict escalated, including 1,665 civilians—among them 248 children—as well as 1,221 military personnel and 711 others whose status is unconfirmed.

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Iranian officials have yet to release an updated comprehensive casualty figure, while international media face difficulties verifying reports due to access restrictions. Human rights organisations have raised concerns over the rising civilian toll, warning that continued strikes on populated areas could worsen the humanitarian situation.

The conflict, which has intensified in recent weeks with repeated air raids and missile attacks, has heightened fears of wider regional instability. Analysts say the escalation threatens both civilian safety and the broader Middle East security environment.

Despite international calls for restraint, attacks on residential areas in Alborz and other provinces highlight the vulnerability of civilians. Observers are urging urgent diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and protect non-combatants in Iran.

Civilian Deaths Rise to 18 as US-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran