More than 1,300 civilians have been killed and 9,669 civilian sites destroyed in Iran in the military strikes launched by the United States and Israel since February 28, Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, said Tuesday. 

The civilian sites included residential homes, commercial and service centers, medical and pharmaceutical facilities, schools and educational institutions, Red Crescent buildings, and energy supply facilities, Iravani told the press in a statement.

The attacks were deliberately and indiscriminately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. They show no respect for international law and no restraint in committing these crimes, Iravani said, adding that the figures continue to rise as the US-Israeli military offensive goes on.

Iravani said that the explosions caused severe air pollution and serious health risks for civilians, especially children, women, the elderly, and those with critical health conditions, citing the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

According to Iravani, in the early hours of Sunday, Israel also carried out "a deliberate terrorist attack" against the Ramada Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon, killing four Iranian diplomats. "The targeted killing of diplomats on the territory of another sovereign state is a grave terrorist act, a war crime, and a flagrant violation of international law," he said.

"The international community must act now to stop this bloody war against the Iranian people. We will take all necessary measures to defend our people, our territory, and our independence," he stressed.

Pentagon discloses casualties 

A Pentagon spokesman said Tuesday that about 140 American troops have been wounded, including eight seriously injured, in the first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury.

"The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty. Eight service members remain listed as severely injured and are receiving the highest level of medical care," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement.

Thus far, seven US service members have been killed in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing conflict.

On Monday, President Trump said the US goals in Iran are "pretty well complete." 

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missiles Tuesday evening at Qatar's US-operated Al Udeid base and the Al Harir base in Iraq's Kurdistan.

Iran has also struck US military bases and diplomatic missions in Gulf Arab states.

A spokesperson for IRGC said Tehran would not allow Middle Eastern oil to reach the United States or its allies while US and Israeli attacks continue.

"We are the ones who will determine the end of the war," the spokesperson said.

Iran rejects return to talks amid military action

Iran currently sees no reason to return to negotiations with the United States, Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to international organizations based in Vienna, Reza Najafi, told CGTN.

Noting that there had been "very good progress" in earlier negotiations in Geneva due to Iran's flexibility and willingness to reach an agreement through political dialogue, Najafi accused Washington of failing to negotiate seriously in recent talks.

He added that Iran does not seek war but will defend itself "with all means" and continue to do so until there is no threat left. For now, Najafi said, Iran is not considering negotiations with the United States or any other parties.

(With input from agencies)