Iran's Health Ministry said at least 38 people died and more than 400 were injured in U.S. air strikes since late June [1, 2, 3].
These reports come amid a resumption of U.S. military operations against Iranian targets, signaling a sharp escalation in regional tensions and the targeting of critical national infrastructure.
According to the Health Ministry, the casualties occurred during a period of strikes that began June 22, 2026 [2]. A spokesperson for the ministry said the death toll has risen to 38 with over 400 wounded [1]. The strikes targeted a variety of strategic locations, including an airport, bridges, and a railway station [4].
However, other reports indicate a higher number of casualties. The deputy governor of Lorestan Province said US-Israeli strikes killed 157 people within that province alone [2]. Further contradictions emerge from Red Crescent reports, which state that over 1,900 people have been killed [2].
Despite these discrepancies, the Health Ministry continues to serve as a primary source for official casualty counts. The ministry said at least 38 people have been killed and more than 400 injured in the U.S. strikes since late June [2].
The U.S. resumed these air strikes recently, though the specific strategic rationale for the current wave of attacks was not detailed in the available reports [1]. The focus on transportation hubs, such as the railway station and bridges, suggests an effort to disrupt Iranian logistics and mobility [4].
“"At least 38 people have been killed and more than 400 injured in the United States' strikes since late June,"”
The wide disparity in casualty figures, ranging from 38 to over 1,900 deaths, highlights the difficulty of verifying data during active conflict and suggests a fragmented reporting chain between provincial governors, the Red Crescent, and the national Health Ministry. The targeting of infrastructure like bridges and railways indicates a strategic shift toward degrading Iran's internal transport capabilities.
