US strikes on Iran kill 18, injure 142, Tehran says

TEHRAN: At least 18 people have been killed and 142 others injured in US attacks on Iran between August 30 and September 2, according to figures released by Iran’s Ministry of Health, as the ongoing conflict continues to raise fears of further civilian casualties.

Iranian state news agency IRNA reported that the latest casualties included a significant number of children. The health ministry said 44 children were among those injured, while those killed included one child and two women.

The figures provide a fresh indication of the human cost of the continuing military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Iranian authorities said medical teams were treating those wounded in the attacks and that healthcare facilities had been responding to the influx of casualties.

However, the casualty figures released by Iranian authorities could not be independently verified by Reuters or other independent sources immediately, making it difficult to establish the full scale of the damage.

Children among those injured

The reported involvement of dozens of children has added to concerns over the impact of the fighting on civilians. While details about the locations of the strikes and the circumstances surrounding individual casualties were not immediately available, Iranian officials said civilians had been among those affected.

The latest figures cover a four-day period from August 30 through September 2. They come amid continued military escalation between Iran and the United States, with both sides remaining locked in a broader confrontation that has intensified regional security concerns.

Hospitals and emergency services in affected areas have been providing treatment to injured people, according to Iranian officials. Further information about the severity of the injuries was not immediately available.

Regional tensions remain high

The reported deaths come as the wider Middle East remains on alert over the possibility of further attacks. Continued military action could increase pressure on already strained emergency and medical services and raise concerns about additional civilian casualties.

The conflict has also generated wider international concern because of its potential consequences for regional stability, energy markets and transport routes.

For now, the Iranian health ministry’s figures remain the main source for the latest reported casualties. Independent verification remains difficult amid the ongoing hostilities and restrictions on access to affected areas.

The reported toll is therefore expected to evolve as authorities assess the damage and hospitals receive additional casualties.

The latest development underscores the growing humanitarian consequences of the US-Iran confrontation, particularly for civilians caught in areas affected by military operations.