The death toll from the attack on the Iranian city of Qom has risen to 15

The number of civilians killed as a result of US and Israeli strikes on the city of Qom in central Iran has risen to 15.

This was reported by Fars news agency citing local law enforcement authorities.

According to them, another 10 people were injured. A search and rescue operation is ongoing at the scene.

Earlier, it was reported that six civilians had been killed as a result of the attack.

At least six civilians were killed in an airstrike on a residential neighborhood in the city of Qom, located in central Iran.

This was reported by a representative of the head of Qom province.

"At least six people were killed as a result of the attack on a residential neighborhood in Qom," said the governor's representative, whose words were cited by Fars news agency. He added that in the Pardisan district, which was bombed, "three residential buildings sustained severe damage." The number of injured is still unknown.

According to the Tasnim news agency, several people were killed and injured during the nighttime bombardment of the city of Urmia, located in northwestern Iran.

Residential areas of Urmia were subjected to airstrikes. It is reported that "several people were killed, including teenagers, and a number of citizens were injured." Rescuers continue clearing debris following the bombardment.