US and Israel Launch Attacks on Iranian Targets, Death Toll Rises

US and Israeli Attacks on Iran Spark Regional Conflict

Preliminary figures indicate 201 deaths and 747 injuries in Iran, while at least nine people have been killed and 121 injured in Israel. Explosions are reported in multiple countries across the Middle East.

The United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on Saturday, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile strikes against Israeli military facilities and US-operated bases in several countries. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have targeted 27 bases in the region where US troops are deployed, as well as Israeli military sites.

The attacks have been reported across eight countries: Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Most of these strikes have been intercepted.

According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the US operates a network of military sites in the region, with at least 19 locations hosting permanent and temporary bases. The countries with the most US soldiers are Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Casualty figures are reported as follows: Iran - 201 deaths and at least 747 injuries; Israel - at least nine deaths and 121 injuries. Other countries affected include Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

The situation is rapidly evolving, with new information becoming available. The Iranian Red Crescent Society and official state-linked media have reported preliminary casualty figures for Iran.

Source: Al Jazeera