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555 deaths recorded in US-Israeli attacks across 131 Iranian cities
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Iranian Red Crescent says over 100,000 rescue workers on full alert
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Interim President Masoud Pezeshkian vows resistance after reported killing of Ali Khamenei
At least 555 people have been killed in United States and Israeli strikes across Iran, according to figures released by the Iranian Red Crescent.
The humanitarian body said attacks have affected 131 cities nationwide, with emergency teams deployed across multiple provinces. It confirmed that relief, rescue and medical operations are ongoing around the clock.
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In a statement, the organisation said 555 people were “martyred” and more than 100,000 rescue and relief workers had been placed on full alert as the humanitarian situation deepens.
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The rising casualty toll follows reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes earlier in the conflict.
Iran’s temporary leadership council held its second meeting on Sunday, where President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged to continue the policies of the late leader and warned Washington and Tel Aviv that the attack would not weaken the country.
Pezeshkian called for national unity during what he described as a period of mourning and resistance, adding that Iran’s armed forces remain prepared for further confrontation.