Iran says more than 350 government employees died while performing official duties during the conflict, as Tehran reiterates its stance on responding to future threats
Iran has announced that more than 350 government employees were killed while carrying out official duties during the recent conflict with the United States. The government said the victims included healthcare workers, engineers, and utility personnel. Separately, a senior Iranian lawmaker called for a stronger response to any future attack or threat against the country.
Tehran: Iran on Tuesday said that more than 350 government employees were killed while performing official duties during the recent conflict with the United States. The announcement was made by government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani, who said the casualties included personnel from multiple public service sectors involved in maintaining essential services during the war.
Addressing a press conference, Mohajerani said the employees lost their lives while continuing to provide services despite the conflict.
"More than 350 government employees were martyred while providing services during this period," government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said.
Iran Reports Government Employee Deaths During Conflict
According to the Iranian government, those killed included engineers responsible for maintaining BTS telecommunications towers in Hormozgan province, utility line workers, nurses, doctors, and other public sector employees.
Officials said the employees continued carrying out their responsibilities during the conflict despite the security challenges.
The government did not provide a detailed breakdown of the casualties by department or specify when the deaths occurred during the conflict.
Iran Lawmaker Calls for Strong Response to Future Threats
Separately, senior Iranian lawmaker Ali Keshvari, deputy head of Parliament's Article 90 Commission, said Iran's armed forces should respond to any future attack or threat with significantly greater force.
Speaking to the parliament's Khabar-e Mellat news agency, Keshvari said restraint would encourage additional acts of aggression.
"Experience has shown that appeasement in the face of the enemy paves the way for increased threats and future acts of aggression. Any attack or threat must be met with a decisive response so that the enemy is put back in its place," Keshvari said.
Iran Rejects Donald Trump's Recent Remarks
Referring to recent statements by US President Donald Trump, Keshvari said the remarks directed at Iran were intended to intimidate the country and did not reflect reality.
According to the Iranian lawmaker, Tehran remains committed to responding decisively to any future threat against its national security.
The developments come amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States following the recent military conflict, with both sides closely monitoring the regional security situation.
