Iran's Health Ministry says the latest US attacks wounded 105 women and children, with 61 of the injured being women and 44 under the age of 18, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- Iran's Health Ministry reported 105 women and children wounded in the latest US attacks.
- Sixty-one of the injured were women.
- Forty-four of the victims were under the age of 18.
- The figures were reported by Al Jazeera.
Iran’s Health Ministry says 105 women and children were wounded in the latest round of US attacks, according to Al Jazeera. The ministry did not provide a full breakdown of the circumstances of the casualties in the reported figures.
Of those injured, 61 were women, the Health Ministry said. A further 44 of the victims were under the age of 18, according to the same source.
The casualty figures were reported by Al Jazeera as part of its live coverage of the conflict between the United States and Iran. The outlet’s live blog also referenced remarks from US President Donald Trump indicating the renewed clashes would not last long, according to its headline.
No additional details about the locations of the attacks, the types of weapons used, or the total number of casualties were included in the available source material. Independent verification of the reported figures was not provided in the source.
As the situation remains fluid, further information from official channels and independent monitors may add context to the reported toll. Readers should treat early casualty figures in active conflicts as provisional until confirmed.
Why it matters
Casualty figures involving women and children draw significant international attention and can shape diplomatic and public responses to a conflict. Accurate, attributed reporting on such incidents is essential for the public to understand the human cost of the fighting between the US and Iran.
Frequently asked questions
How many women and children were reported wounded?
Iran's Health Ministry reported that 105 women and children were wounded in the latest US attacks, according to Al Jazeera.
How many of the injured were children?
According to the Health Ministry, 44 of the victims were under the age of 18.
How many women were among the injured?
The Health Ministry said 61 of the injured were women.
Timeline
- Iran war live: 105 children and women wounded in latest US attacks
Al Jazeera: Sixty-one of the injured were women and 44 victims were under the age of 18, Health Ministry says.