Iranian security officials have reportedly said that recent American-Israeli airstrikes on Lorestan province killed at least 80 soldiers and 64 civilians, in what could be one of the deadliest incidents reported from the region so far.
They point to a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance, which has intensified over the past few weeks.
According to the reports, the strikes were part of a broader campaign targeting Iran’s internal security infrastructure, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Basij forces, and the Law Enforcement Command.
Lorestan, located in western Iran, has seen repeated strikes in recent days. Earlier reports had indicated smaller casualty figures, making this latest claim significantly higher and indicative of intensifying operations.
Iranian authorities and groups such as the Human Rights Activists News Agency have consistently reported civilian casualties throughout the conflict, though exact numbers remain difficult to confirm due to limited access and the fog of war.
The Iranian official described the strikes as “brutal aggression,” accusing US and Israeli forces of targeting both military and civilian-populated areas. Tehran has continued to respond with missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets and US bases in the region.
With the conflict showing no signs of slowing down, the reported casualties in Lorestan highlight the growing human cost, especially for civilians caught in the middle of escalating military action.