Iran’s government has released an updated casualty figure from its recent military confrontation with Israel, confirming that at least 1,060 people were killed.
The revised toll was announced by Saeed Ohadi, head of Iran’s Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, during an interview with state television on Monday.
Ohadi cautioned that the number could rise further, noting, “We may see the death toll reach 1,100 given the severity of injuries sustained by some of the wounded.”
The 12-day conflict involved extensive Israeli airstrikes across Iran, targeting key military installations, air defence systems, and portions of the country’s nuclear infrastructure.
Initially, Iranian officials minimized reports of damage, but in the weeks following the ceasefire, they have slowly acknowledged the scale of the devastation. Despite this, the government has remained silent on the extent of losses to military equipment and hardware.
Independent assessments have offered higher casualty figures. The Washington-based Human Rights Activists group reported a total of 1,190 deaths, including 436 civilians and 435 members of Iran’s security forces. The group also documented more than 4,475 injuries during the fighting.
The conflict marks one of the most direct and deadly confrontations between Iran and Israel in recent years, with the aftermath revealing significant human and material costs.
As recovery efforts continue, the full impact of the hostilities, including long-term damage to infrastructure and the broader regional implications, remains under scrutiny.
