Reports related to deaths and injuries
The price of Brent crude oil fell by 1.7 percent to $72.52 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil dropped more than 1.3 percent to $69.41 per barrel, coinciding with gains in Asian stock markets following positive U.S. company forecasts.
U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the U.S. involvement in the missile strike on the Minab Girls' School, stating there was no conclusive evidence to prove it was an American missile. The attack, which occurred on March 9, 2025, resulted in the deaths of 73 boys, 47 girls, 26 teachers, seven parents, one bus driver, and one other person.
A strike targeting IRGC personnel sheltering in a civilian lodging complex in Shiraz killed nine civilians at a neighboring emergency center, according to an Iran International investigation.
Akram Abu Madi, a member of Hamas's military wing involved in the October 7 invasion of Israel, was killed in an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) airstrike in southern Gaza on Sunday, according to the IDF. The IDF stated that Abu Madi had been restoring Hamas capabilities and planning attacks against Israeli troops and civilians.
On June 19, the U.S. Central Command announced that Ali Hussein al-Alawi, a senior ISIS leader, was killed in an airstrike conducted by U.S. forces in northwestern Syria.
Iran International launched a season titled "The Death of Khamenei; The End of the Dictator," examining Ali Khamenei's leadership, the implications of his absence, and the challenges for Mojtaba Khamenei and the Islamic Republic. The series includes reports, articles, documentaries, and interviews across various platforms.
Ahmad Reza Pourdastan, head of the Army of the Islamic Republic's Center for Studies and Research, told IRNA that Ali Khamenei's strategy of "succession cultivation" ensures immediate replacement of commanders at all levels of the armed forces through written directives and statements during meetings.
Eman Attarzadeh, spokesperson for the committee organizing the funeral of slain Islamic Republic leader Ali Khamenei, announced the funeral procession will take place on July 6 in Tehran, July 7 in Qom, and July 8 in Najaf and Karbala, with burial at the shrine of Imam Reza on July 9.
Sabaei Zahir Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna, a Hamas Nukhba Force member who participated in the October 7 invasion of Israel and held hostage Omer Shem Tov, was killed in an IDF airstrike in northern Gaza on Saturday. Additionally, three more Hamas gunmen were killed in a separate airstrike over the weekend.
On Monday, June 1, 2025, the spokesperson of the Judiciary of the Islamic Republic announced that a total of 3,519 people were killed during the 40-day war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, based on forensic medical statistics. The spokesperson also noted that 3,002 of the casualties were male and 517 were female.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the government, spoke at the "National Day of Guilds" ceremony, stating that Iran entered negotiations with dignity and will not compromise on its rights. He also noted improved relations with regional countries and acknowledged economic challenges facing the nation.
Hossein Shariatmadari, managing director of the Kayhan newspaper, wrote a note calling for the "humiliation" of U.S. President Donald Trump and walking away from negotiations, responding to Trump's recent threats against Iran in an interview with Fox News. Shariatmadari also referred to Trump as a "fool," "vile," and "spineless" individual, comparing his boasts to the waddle of penguins.
