'Criminal Aggressions': Iranian Embassy In Delhi Says 224 Civilians Killed In Israeli Attacks

Last Updated:June 17, 2025, 14:45 IST

The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes in Iran, claiming 224 civilians, including women and children, have been killed.

A man looks at flames rising from an oil storage facility after it appeared to have been struck by an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran (Photo: AP)

The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday condemned the Israeli attack in its country and said a total of 224 civilians, including women and children, have been killed in the attacks.

The embassy, in an official release, also said that more than 1,200 others were injured in the attacks.

It also said it expected the United Nations to condemn such “criminal aggressions" and take urgent measures to stop the same.

“It is highly expected that all justice-advocating member states of the United Nations to condemn these criminal aggressions and take urgent and collective measures to stop this reckless adventurism, which has undeniably placed global peace and security at the unprecedented threats," the statement read.

Earlier today, Israel announced the killing of another high-ranking Iranian general after decimating its military command.

The Israeli military said it killed Gen Ali Shadmani, who had just been named as the head of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.

Iran did not immediately acknowledge Shadmani’s death.

Meanwhile, 20 countries denounced in a joint statement the escalating tensions in the Middle East caused by what they term Israel’s aggression against Iran and called for diplomacy and dialogue to restore stability in the region.

“There’s an imperative need to halt Israeli hostilities against Iran, which come during a time of increasing tension in the Middle East, and to work towards de-escalation, to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire and restoration of calm," read the statement.

Foreign ministers of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, the Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, and Mauritania rejected finding a resolution through military campaigns. Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates also condemned the escalation.

They also highlighted the importance of clearing the region of nuclear and mass destruction weapons and called for refraining from targeting nuclear facilities and protecting maritime navigation in international waters.

Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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