The Iranian army spokesman confirmed that eight soldiers from the air and naval forces were killed in U.S. strikes on the southern ports of Bandar Abbas and Bushehr, according to Israeli journalist Sapir Lipkin.
The Iranian army spokesman confirmed Wednesday evening that eight soldiers from the air and naval forces were killed in U.S. strikes on the southern port cities of Bandar Abbas and Bushehr, providing the first official confirmation after hours of media reports. The announcement was reported by Israeli journalist Sapir Lipkin.
The Zioneer reported at 18:48 that Iranian media had cited eight military personnel killed in the strikes. Earlier, at 00:07 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Iranian state television and media had reported the same figure, following initial unverified reports of casualties in southern Iran. The reports evolved from vague claims of casualties to specific numbers, but remained unconfirmed until the spokesman's statement.
The strikes are part of the ongoing U.S. air campaign against Iranian military infrastructure, as The Zioneer has reported. The U.S. has not commented on the reported casualties. The exact timing and nature of the strikes remain unclear.
The spokesman's statement did not specify the circumstances of the deaths or the exact timing of the strikes. The U.S. has not confirmed the casualties, and independent verification remains pending.
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