Hyderabad, June 25 -- Iran and Israel have released casualty figures following 12 days of fighting, as a US-brokered ceasefire comes into effect on Tuesday, June 24.

The war began on Friday, June 13, when Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iranian nuclear, military, and intelligence sites. Iran responded with Operation True Promise 3, unleashing hundreds of missiles and drones on Israeli defence targets and civilian areas.

Casualties and damage

Iran's health ministry reported 606 deaths and 5,332 injuries, including women, children, and medical personnel. Multiple hospitals, ambulances, and clinics were damaged. Emergency services remain functional but are operating under significant strain.

In Israel, the Magen David Ad...