INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The large-scale attacks carried out by Israel across Iran, along with missile and drone strikes launched by Iran in response, have caused
serious human rights and humanitarian impacts on civilians and risk igniting a broader regional conflict, UN High Commissioner for Human
Rights Volker Turk said in a statement issued on Thursday.Turk noted that the intense airstrikes and missile and drone attacks have gone far
beyond military targets, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread damage to civilian infrastructure, including medical
facilities, residential buildings, water pipelines, and oil and gas facilities.According to the statement, the latest official figures from
Iran report 224 deaths, with many more injured
collateral damage in the conduct of hostilities.He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, fully respect international law, and
