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Iran's UN ambassador claims hundreds of civilians killed and injured in attacks

Iran's UN ambassador claims that hundreds of civilians have been killed or injured in attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, including over a hundred children in a school attack.

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, stated on Saturday that hundreds of civilians have been killed and injured due to attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran. He made these claims during a Security Council meeting, highlighting the tragic loss of life, including more than a hundred children who were reportedly killed in a strike on a school. The claims have not yet been verified by independent sources.

Earlier the same day, Iranian officials reported that 85 people were killed in an attack on a girls' school in the southern part of the country, along with 15 fatalities from an assault on a sports hall in the city of Lamerd, also in southern Iran. The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported a total of 201 dead and 747 wounded due to the attacks across 24 of Iran's 31 provinces, emphasizing the extensive impact these assaults have had on civilian populations.

This situation raises significant international concerns and highlights the escalating tensions in the region. The allegations from Iran come amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts involving sanctions and military actions, which increasingly affect civilian lives. As details continue to emerge, the international community is urged to seek clarification and potentially intervene to prevent further human suffering.

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