Iran: At least 935 killed during 12-day air war with Israel

At least 935 people were killed in Iran during its 12-day war with Israel, Iranian state media reported on Monday, nearly a week since a ceasefire took hold.

"During the 12-day war waged by the Zionist regime against our country, 935 martyrs have been identified so far," the official IRNA news agency quoted judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir as saying. 

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The death toll included 132 women and 38 children, Jahangir said. 

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Israel, on June 13, launched a major bombing campaign against Iran, killing top military commanders and atomic scientists.

The Israeli strikes hit military bases, nuclear sites and residential areas across Iran. 

Iran retaliated with waves of missiles and drone strikes which hit major cities in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, killing 28 people, according to Israeli authorities. 

A ceasefire between the two countries took effect on June 24 after a surprise announcement by US President Donald Trump.