Abu Ali Express reports that Iran's army officially confirmed Wednesday morning that seven of its soldiers were killed in a US strike on a base in Bamphor, southern Iran. The Iranian government spokesperson also said 30 people have been killed in recent days from American strikes across southern Iran, according to official statements.
The Iranian government now reports 30 total deaths from recent US strikes, while the army has confirmed seven soldiers killed in the overnight bombardment. The new figure, announced at 10:32 Jerusalem, consolidates earlier claims that initially specified "more than 30 civilians" and then "30 civilians".
The first reports appeared at 09:56 Jerusalem, when the Iranian government spokesperson claimed more than 30 civilians killed. Within the same bulletin, the figure was refined to "more than 30" without civilian status, then clarified as 30 civilians, followed by the army's announcement of seven soldiers killed and a threat of retaliation. At 10:05 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported the government's figure of 30 civilians. At 10:22 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported the army's confirmation of seven soldiers killed and the revenge threat. The current update revises the government toll to 30 total deaths, dropping the civilian specification.
The US strikes are part of an ongoing campaign against Iranian military targets. As The Zioneer reported on July 9, Iran's Health Ministry counted 14 killed and 78 wounded across five provinces. Earlier, on July 8, Iranian media reported 8 military personnel killed at Bandar Abbas and Bushehr. US Central Command denied some Iranian claims, as The Zioneer reported on July 12. On July 13, a strike on a base in Isfahan province was reported.
The latest figures remain unverified by independent sources. It is unclear whether the 30 total deaths include the seven soldiers or are a separate count. The Health Ministry's toll of 14 from July 9 may overlap with the new numbers.
6 developments
- StrongIranian state TV reports 8 killed in US strikes on Bandar Abbas and Bushehr
- StrongUS strikes targeted five Iranian provinces, Health Ministry says, confirming 14 dead, 78 wounded
- DevelopingIranian media: 3 IRGC members killed in US strikes on Khuzestan
- StrongNew York Times: US struck over 170 military targets in Iran over past two days
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