555 Killed So Far in Israeli–U.S. Attacks Across Iran
WANA (Mar 02) – According to field reports from the Iranian Red Crescent Society, 131 counties across Iran have been affected by the ongoing attacks, and 555 Iranians have so far lost their lives.
Following what were described as Israeli–U.S. terrorist attacks targeting various parts of the country, the Iranian Red Crescent announced that its emergency response forces are on full nationwide alert.
Based on field assessments by Red Crescent rescue teams, 131 counties have been impacted. As of now, 555 people have been confirmed dead. Rescue, relief, evacuation, and medical assistance operations are continuing without interruption.
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The full text of Red Crescent Statement No. 4 reads as follows:
The public is hereby informed that, in the wake of enemy attacks in recent days, 131 counties nationwide have been affected.
According to on-the-ground reports from emergency response teams, 555 compatriots have tragically lost their lives so far. Rescue, relief, evacuation, and medical service operations are being carried out continuously.
Humanitarian relief efforts are ongoing without pause, in line with the Red Crescent’s mission, with rescue workers present in affected areas. More than 100,000 relief workers and rescuers across the country are currently on full alert.
In addition, to support victims and their families, the psychological support hotline 4030 has been activated, offering round-the-clock counselling and mental health services.
At present, a network of approximately four million volunteers is on standby to provide humanitarian assistance, logistical support, and psychological and social services.
The Iranian Red Crescent expressed its deep condolences to the families of the victims and wished a swift recovery for the injured, emphasising that it will remain alongside the people with all its human and logistical capacities until full stability is restored nationwide.
