INTERNATIONAL — March 28, 2026
Over 1,900 Dead in Iran Since Start of US-Israel Strikes: IFRC
IFRC official Maria Martinez reported more than 1,900 killed and over 20,000 injured in Iran since the start of US-Israel strikes, citing Iranian Red Crescent data. The Iranian Red Crescent is the only nationwide humanitarian organization operating amid the escalating conflict.
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More than 1,900 people have been killed and over 20,000 injured in Iran since the start of US and Israeli strikes, IFRC official Maria Martinez said, citing data from the Iranian Red Crescent.
Martinez provided the casualty figures during a statement on the escalating conflict, highlighting the toll based on reports from the Iranian Red Crescent, Iran's primary humanitarian organization.
The Iranian Red Crescent remains the only nationwide humanitarian organization operating amid the ongoing violence, continuing to deliver aid despite the challenges posed by the attacks.
The figures underscore the severity of the situation in Iran, where US and Israeli military actions have led to significant loss of life and injuries over recent weeks. Martinez emphasized the Red Crescent's critical role as the sole entity capable of providing widespread humanitarian assistance across the country.
No further details on the specific locations or nature of the strikes were provided in the statement, but the data reflects the cumulative impact since the conflict intensified.
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More than 1,900 people have been killed and at least 20,000 injured in Iran since the start of U.S. and Israeli attacks, said Maria Martinez of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) ...
- More than 1,900 dead in Iran since start of US-Israel strikes, IFRC says | The Express Tribunetribune.com.pk
More than 1,900 people have been killed and at least 20,000 injured in Iran since the start of United States and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic, said Maria Martinez of the International Federation ...
- More than 1,900 dead in Iran since start of US-Israel strikes, IFRC says - World - Aaj English TVenglish.aaj.tv
More than 1,900 people have been killed and at least 20,000 injured in Iran since the start of U.S. and Israeli attacks, said Maria Martinez of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent ...
- Iran US war news LIVE: Israeli military warns of incoming missiles, air raid sirens heard in Jerusalemhindustantimes.com
over 1,900 people have been killed and at least 20,000 people have been injured since the start of the war with the United States and Israel on February 28, according to Maria Martinez of the International Federation ...
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