TEHRAN, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The injuries from Israeli attacks on Iran between June 13 and 24 hit 5,750, most of whom have been discharged from hospital, Iran's Deputy Health Minister for Treatment Seyed Sajjad Razavi said here Tuesday.
According to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, Razavi told a press conference that 170 patients are still hospitalized, of whom 75 are under treatment in intensive care units.
Meanwhile, nearly 1,100 people were killed from the attacks, including five Iranian physicians and two emergency medical services staff members, Razavi said, adding that the ministry is still in full alert in terms of providing health and treatment services. On Monday, Saeed Ohadi, head of Iran's Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, put the death toll at 1,060.
Israel launched a series of major airstrikes on June 13 targeting nuclear and military sites across Iran, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians, and injuring many others, according to Iranian authorities.
Iran retaliated with multiple waves of missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory, causing casualties and damage.
A ceasefire between the two countries was reached on June 24, ending 12 days of fighting. ■
