Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani claims that more than 500 US military personnel have been killed during the conflict with Iran.

"Trump, together with Netanyahu's clownish antics, has dragged the American people into a cowardly war with Iran. Now count: more than 500 American soldiers have been killed in these few days — who goes first, the US or Israel? History moves forward. The martyrdom of Imam Khamenei will cost you dearly. God willing!" Larijani wrote on X, referencing a slogan used by US authorities.

The US and Israel began striking targets on Iranian territory, including Tehran, on February 28, with reports of destruction and civilian casualties. Iran is launching retaliatory strikes on Israeli territory and US military facilities across the Middle East.