US, Israel struck over 125,000 non-military targets in Iran, killed 220 children: envoy
Hızlı Bakış
- Iran's Ambassador to Belarus, Alireza Sanei, claims the US and Israel destroyed over 125,000 non-military sites in Iran, killing 220 children and 259 women.
- He stated hostilities began Feb 28, with a ceasefire announced April 7.
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The article reports on claims made by the Iranian Ambassador to Belarus regarding alleged non-military targets struck by the US and Israel in Iran, resulting in civilian casualties. It also touches upon the timeline of hostilities, ceasefire announcements, and failed diplomatic talks.
MINSK, May 16. /TASS/. The United States and Israel have struck more than 125,000 non-military targets in Iran, killing 220 children and nearly 260 women, Iranian Ambassador to Belarus Alireza Sanei told TASS in an interview.
"According to certain data, the US targeted around 24,000 sites in Iran. A total of 125,600 non-military sites were damaged or destroyed, including shops, residential houses and apartments. Among children, 220 died, including 17 under the age of five, and 259 women were killed," he said.
The United States and Israel launched the war against Iran on February 28. On April 7, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week mutual ceasefire. According to Iran, 3,375 Iranians have been killed in US-Israeli strikes during the 40 days of the hostilities. The targets included 857 schools and more than 300 healthcare facilities, 32 universities and 20 Red Cross and Red Crescent institutions. On April 11, Tehran and Washington held talks in Islamabad, but the parties failed to reach an agreement on a long-term settlement to the conflict due to a number of disagreements. On April 21, the US leader announced his intention to extend the ceasefire with Iran. According to Iran’s state television, Tehran does not intend to recognize Washington’s unilateral ceasefire extension and will act in accordance with its own interests.
Bundan Sonra Ne Olabilir?
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Iran will not recognize the unilateral extension of the ceasefire by the US.
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Further diplomatic efforts may be attempted to resolve the conflict.
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Açık Sorular
- What is the source of the 'certain data' cited by the ambassador?
- What is the US and Israeli perspective on these claims?
- What were the specific disagreements that led to the failure of talks in Islamabad?
- What are Iran's 'own interests' that will guide its actions regarding the ceasefire?
