Iranian government spokesperson reportedly admitted Tuesday that 350 government officials have been killed in the line of duty during the war with the United States. The claim, which has not been independently verified, far exceeds previously reported official casualty figures.
The reported admission, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation in acknowledged Iranian government losses. The Zioneer has previously reported on a range of casualty figures from the US-Iran war. The Iranian Health Ministry confirmed 38 dead in US strikes on July 17, and Iranian media reported 8 military personnel killed on July 8. Estimates of total Iranian military deaths have ranged from 1,225 to 6,624, according to monitoring groups. The claim of 350 government officials killed—a category separate from military or civilian casualties—has not been independently verified. The Iranian government has not officially commented on the report.
- DevelopingWar casualty update: Iranian military deaths estimated between 1,225–6,624, US reports 18 killed
- StrongIranian Health Ministry Spokesperson Confirms 38 Dead, Over 400 Wounded in US Strikes
- StrongIranian government: 30 civilians killed in US strikes in southern Iran
- DevelopingUS official says over 500 servicemembers wounded since start of Iran war, exceeding Pentagon's count
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