The Israel-Iran conflict has claimed hundreds of lives and injured thousands. This article explores the reasons behind the higher number of casualties in Iran compared to Israel.

Israel and Iran have begun a new round of attacks, as the conflict between the two heavily armed rivals enters its fourth day.

Elsewhere in the statement, the IRGC claimed that Iran has “tracked and destroyed three cruise missiles, 10 drones, and dozens of hostile micro-UAVs” in areas of Iran that were attacked. “Stuck” – that’s how most people I’ve spoken to describe life right now in Iran.

The conflict between Israel and Iran has wreaked considerable damage in both countries and caused casualties on both sides. As Israel pummels Iran with airstrikes and as Iran sends volleys

After the recent barrage from Iran, Magen David Adom, an organization that provides emergency medical services across Israel, says its teams treated a total of eight casualties, as well as nine individuals suffering from anxiety.

Many of those confirmed dead were women and children, according to the authorities, although they have yet to publicly name all of the victims.

Blasts have been heard in Tehran and sirens have sounded in Israel as US president convenes National Security Council.

The deadly conflict between Israel and Iran has entered a fourth day, with both sides firing waves of missiles. Follow for live updates.

Dozens of others were injured overnight across Israel, the authorities said. Israel was striking military sites in Iran and the four-day-old conflict showed no sign of slowing.

CNN's Scott Jennings remains, however, as IDF issues evacuation warnings to Tehran and both sides claim casualties and injuries in the hundreds.