Tehran: Over 230 children have been killed in the ongoing US-Israeli offensive on Iran, which began a month ago, Iran reported on Saturday. About 1,800 other children have been wounded, according to the Iranian Health Ministry.

According to Anadolu Agency, the entire region has been on alert since the US-Israeli offensive on Iran began on February 28. The conflict has so far resulted in the deaths of over 1,340 people, including the then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

In response to the attacks, Iran has launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries that host US military bases. These retaliatory attacks have caused casualties, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to global markets and aviation.