Iran says 53 killed, 592 wounded in US strikes since June 27

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's Health Ministry said 53 people have been killed and 592 wounded in US strikes since June 27, according to a written statement released by the ministry. The ministry said the figures cover the period from that date to the present. US Central Command announced it had completed airstrikes against Iran for an eleventh consecutive night, amid continuing security tensions in the region. The command said the strikes targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities and military logistics infrastructure. According to Central Command, the campaign is aimed at further degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. No further details on the scope of the strikes or casualty verification were immediately available.