# US Strikes on Southern Iran Kill 18, Wound 108

Iran's health minister says 18 people died and 108 were wounded in US airstrikes on southern Iran.

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Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi, Minister of Health of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated on September 1 that 18 people were killed and 108 were wounded in US airstrikes on southern Iran. [^1]

The death toll from the latest US strikes on Iran climbed to at least 18 people, with at least 108 others wounded. [^2]

United States President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Washington could launch military attacks on Iran 'anytime we want' following the exchange of barrages between the two nations. [^3]

On September 1, US Armed Forces attacked two oil tankers belonging to the Iranian government in southern Iran as part of a new strategy. [^4]

The new strategy adopted by US President Donald Trump is described as a 'tanker for a tanker' approach. [^5]

The reported casualties include 18 deceased individuals and 108 injured individuals resulting from the attacks on various provinces of the country. [^6]

Iran responded by striking US military bases in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iraq, and Bahrain. [^7]

The Iranian state broadcaster quoted Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi as saying that the attacks on various provinces of the country killed 18 people and injured 108 compatriots. [^8]

The US Central Command said on September 1 that it had carried out a series of strikes on targets in Iran. [^9]

Five people were killed, including a child, attending a wedding ceremony in Sirik. [^10]

Iran's state broadcaster IRIB reported the casualty figures on Wednesday. [^11]

Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, described the Kuhestak attack as a 'war crime' and accused the US military of targeting civilians. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi, Minister of Health of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated on September 1 that 18 people were killed and 108 were wounded in US airstrikes on southern Iran. (Lenta.ru, News)
2. The death toll from the latest US strikes on Iran climbed to at least 18 people, with at least 108 others wounded. (Al Jazeera, News)
3. United States President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Washington could launch military attacks on Iran 'anytime we want' following the exchange of barrages between the two nations. (Al Jazeera, News)
4. On September 1, US Armed Forces attacked two oil tankers belonging to the Iranian government in southern Iran as part of a new strategy. (Lenta.ru, News)
5. The new strategy adopted by US President Donald Trump is described as a 'tanker for a tanker' approach. (Lenta.ru, News)
6. The reported casualties include 18 deceased individuals and 108 injured individuals resulting from the attacks on various provinces of the country. (Lenta.ru, News)
7. Iran responded by striking US military bases in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iraq, and Bahrain. (TASS, News)
8. The Iranian state broadcaster quoted Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi as saying that the attacks on various provinces of the country killed 18 people and injured 108 compatriots. (TASS, News)
9. The US Central Command said on September 1 that it had carried out a series of strikes on targets in Iran. (TASS, News)
10. Five people were killed, including a child, attending a wedding ceremony in Sirik. (middleeasteye.net, News)
11. Iran's state broadcaster IRIB reported the casualty figures on Wednesday. (middleeasteye.net, News)
12. Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, described the Kuhestak attack as a 'war crime' and accused the US military of targeting civilians. (Al Jazeera, News)

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