Over 900 Dead in Just 12 Days: Israel Iran War Ceasefire Begins, But the Damage Is Done

At first, it looked like just another round of threats. But within hours, the skies over Tehran and Tel Aviv were lit up with explosions. Now, just 12 days later, a fragile ceasefire has taken hold but not before over 900 lives were lost, and thousands more forever changed.

The war between Israel and Iran, which erupted in mid June, quickly became one of the deadliest and most destructive flashpoints the region has seen in years.

According to U.S. and regional reports: Iran lost between 610 and 974 people, many of them civilians caught in Israeli airstrikes on military and nuclear sites. Human rights groups in Iran report over 3,000 injured, with hospitals overwhelmed by the wounded. In Israel, 25 to 29 people were killed, mostly during massive Iranian missile attacks targeting civilian areas in Tel Aviv and Haifa. Hundreds more were hospitalized.

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The war started after Israel launched a series of surprise airstrikes on suspected Iranian nuclear sites, including Natanz, Isfahan, and near Tehran. Iran retaliated with one of the largest missile barrages in its history, causing blackouts, panic, and devastation in Israeli cities.

For nearly two weeks, both nations exchanged deadly blows while the world watched in fear. Cities shook, families fled, and thousands prayed for an end.

Finally, a ceasefire was reached brokered by Qatar and pushed forward by the U.S., with former President Donald Trump playing a vocal role. As of now, the guns are silent. But for many, it feels like a pause rather than peace.

What we’ve seen is unimaginable, said one Iranian doctor treating burn victims in Tehran. It wasn’t just about military targets this was about hurting people, punishing entire populations.

In Israel, similar emotions are brewing. We stayed in shelters for days. My son is still scared to go outside, a mother in Tel Aviv shared.

Both sides claimed victory. But as the dust settles, the real picture is clear: over 900 people are dead, thousands are injured, and entire communities are shattered.

This war may be over for now. But the question remains: at what cost?

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