Iranian families mourn lost relatives and shattered homes
Survivors of Israeli airstrikes in Iran describe losing family members and homes in an instant. Many say they were ordinary civilians caught in the bombing. Iran's health ministry says over 600 people were killed and more than 5,000 wounded in the 12-day assault.
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