TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) confirmed on Monday that coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel have resulted in at least 555 fatalities across Iran since operations commenced Saturday morning. The humanitarian organization disclosed that 131 Iranian counties sustained damage during the extensive aerial campaign.
According to an official statement published on the IRCS website, emergency response teams have mobilized more than 100,000 rescue personnel nationwide. These teams are conducting continuous relief operations, evacuating casualties to medical facilities, and providing urgent assistance in affected regions.
The military escalation began Saturday when joint US-Israeli forces targeted Tehran and multiple other urban centers. The attacks resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with members of his family, senior military officials, and numerous civilians. In retaliation, Iran launched multiple waves of missile and drone strikes against Israeli territory and US military installations throughout West Asia.
Among the most devastating incidents reported by Iran’s official IRNA news agency was the bombing of a girls’ school in Hormozgan province, which claimed 165 lives and injured 95 others. Additionally, a medical facility in northern Tehran, including its neonatal intensive care unit, suffered significant damage during Sunday night’s bombardment.