What happened
Iran's Health Ministry spokesman reported on September 3 that US military attacks between 8:30 p.m. on August 30 and 8:30 p.m. on September 2 had killed 18 people and wounded 142 others.
The first attack occurred on the evening of August 30, targeting Larak Island in southern Iran, while a second wave of strikes hit multiple locations across the country on the evening of September 1.
Why it matters
The reported casualties highlight a significant escalation in US military actions against Iran, with strikes spread over several days and across different areas, potentially signaling a broader campaign rather than a single incident.
Key facts
Iran's Health Ministry spokesman spoke on September 3 about the casualties.
The casualties occurred between 8:30 p.m. local time on August 30 and 8:30 p.m. local time on September 2.
US forces struck Larak Island on August 30 and multiple other Iranian locations on September 1.
The attacks resulted in 18 deaths and 142 injuries, according to the Iranian official.
What to watch next
Further statements from Iranian authorities may provide additional details on the affected sites and the nature of the attacks, as well as any potential response from Tehran.