ISTANBUL

A US-Israeli strike targeted residential areas in the Iranian city of Borujerd in western Lorestan province, killing at least five people and injuring 35 others, according to the Iranian semi-official Tasnim news agency Saturday.

The deputy security governor of Lorestan said several residential units were hit in the attack, causing partial destruction of housing areas and trapping a number of residents under the rubble.

“So far, the bodies of five citizens killed in the attack have been identified and confirmed, while 35 others have been injured,” the official said, noting that efforts are underway to urgently transfer the wounded to hospitals.

He added that the casualty toll could rise in the coming hours as debris removal operations continue and rescue teams gain access to blocked sections of damaged buildings.

The US and Israel have maintained airstrikes on Iran since Feb. 28, killing so far over 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, along with Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.