An attack on the Iranian city of Shiraz has left at least 20 civilians dead, as confirmed by Jalil Hasani, the deputy governor of Fars province. The assault reportedly targeted a residential area, although specifics regarding the circumstances of the attack remain unclear. Notably, there is no confirmation from other sources about the incident, and it is not known whether the United States or Israel might have been involved.

Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRAI) reports that in the ongoing war against Iran, at least 1,168 civilians have been killed thus far, with around 194 of those being children, the majority under ten years old. This statistic highlights the severe toll that the conflict has taken on the civilian population in the country. HRAI, alongside their news agency HRANA, is investigating claims of an additional 336 civilians who may have also died in recent violence.

The attack adds to the already troubling statistics regarding military casualties, with a significant number of government soldiers, police, and members of the Basij militia also believed to have been killed, though exact figures have yet to be determined. Amidst these events, the situation continues to be precarious, as authorities and organizations strive to uncover the full extent of the violence and its implications on the ongoing conflict.