Official figures show that more than 7,300 people have been killed across Iran since the U.S. and Israeli strike campaign began in early February, according to government data and international reports.
The figures include 1,460 civilians and 2,008 military personnel, as well as 499 women, according to Iranian state news agency IRNA. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) claims 3,636 people died, with 1,701 civilians (including 307 children) and 1,221 soldiers.
The lack of reliable reporting stems from internet shutdowns, government censorship, and the presence of armed groups in conflict zones. Experts, including Dr. Iain Overton of Action on Armed Violence, warn that casualty numbers are likely incomplete and will remain contested after the war ends.
Iran
Iran has responded to U.S.–Israeli strikes with ballistic missiles and drone attacks on neighboring countries, hitting civilian facilities such as airports, energy plants and ports. Other sources have documented strikes on eight Middle‑East countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain and Oman.
Lebanon
The resumption of hostilities with Hezbollah on 2 March, triggered by the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, led Israel to strike in southern Lebanon. Lebanese health authorities say 3,912 people have been confirmed dead, with 366 women and 247 children among them.
Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, claimed that 3,000 Hezbollah fighters were killed since the conflict. The Lebanese Ministry of Health disputes these figures, asserting that the majority of the casualties were civilians.
Israel
Israeli officials report that 60 people have been killed, most from Iranian attacks and clashes with Hezbollah. Among them are 29 civilians, 21 of whom were said to have died in Iranian missile strikes, and 31 IDF soldiers. One death was from friendly fire.
Israel has accused Iran of deploying cluster munitions against civilian centers; Human Rights Watch signifies this as a war crime.
Other Regional Losses
In Iraq, more than 100 people, 80 of them members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces, died in U.S. and Israeli strikes. Seven U.S. military personnel were killed by Iranian attacks in Iraq, and 13 U.S. soldiers were reported dead in the Middle East overall.
In the maritime domain, the International Maritime Organisation reported 14 sailors of various nationalities died due to strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere.
Challenges in Counting Casualties
Access restrictions, damaged infrastructure, and political sensitivity have hindered accurate casualty counts. Reports indicate that the true fatality figure may be much higher than the official numbers currently available.
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