At least six people remain in intensive care after reported US strikes on Sirik in Iran, according to Iranian state media. The attacks reportedly killed 18 people and injured dozens more.
Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported that 60 people injured in the strikes have been treated and released from hospital. Eleven others remain under medical care. Six of those patients are being treated in intensive care because of the severity of their injuries.
The latest figures provide a picture of the continuing impact of the strikes on the local population. Hospitals in the area have treated a large number of people since the attacks, while families of those killed and injured have been dealing with the aftermath.
Iran Reports Civilian Deaths
Iranian authorities said the strikes took place on Wednesday and killed 18 people, including children. The reported casualties have raised concerns about the impact of the attacks on civilians in Sirik.
Iran also said the strikes hit a wedding gathering, killing four people. The claim has added to the controversy surrounding the military operation, particularly because the incident reportedly involved people attending a private family event.
Iranian state media has continued to report on the condition of those injured. With six people still in intensive care, the final number of casualties could change if some patients suffer further complications.
The reports have also highlighted the difficult situation facing families in Sirik. Relatives of those killed are dealing with funerals and other arrangements, while those whose loved ones remain in hospital are waiting for updates on their condition.
US Denies Targeting Civilians
The United States has rejected claims that it deliberately targeted civilians. Washington said its strikes were aimed at military positions rather than residential areas or civilian gatherings.
The different accounts from Iran and the United States leave important questions about what happened at the sites hit by the strikes. Iran has focused on the reported civilian deaths and injuries, while the US maintains that its military action targeted military objectives.
The situation remains closely watched as authorities assess the damage and hospitals continue treating those injured. Further information could provide more details about the locations struck, the victims and the circumstances surrounding the reported wedding deaths.
For now, six people remain in intensive care, while dozens of others have already received treatment and returned home.
