An expert affiliated with the Iranian regime stated on Iranian state television that Iran killed over 2,000 Israelis and more than 1,000 Americans during the recent 40-day round of fighting. The claim, which cannot be independently verified, was broadcast as a boast and included the remark that Iran had shown restraint out of respect for the region.
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