INTERNATIONAL — March 24, 2026
Thousands Reported Killed Across Middle East Since US, Israel Attacks on Iran
Thousands of people have reportedly been killed across the Middle East since US and Israeli attacks on Iran began on February 28, with HRANA citing 3,231 deaths including many civilians and children. Additional casualties were reported in Lebanon, Iraq, Israel and among US forces by officials and organizations.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, according to figures from various sources that have not been independently verified.
The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a US-based group, reported on March 22 that 3,231 people had been killed, including 1,407 civilians and at least 210 children.
Lebanese officials said around 1,039 people had been killed in the country as a result of Israeli attacks. The World Health Organization reported that at least 100 of those killed in Lebanon were children.
At least 60 people had been killed in Iraq, most of them members of the Popular Mobilization Forces.
Iranian missile strikes killed 16 people in Israel, according to Israel's ambulance service. The Israeli military said two of its soldiers had been killed in southern Lebanon.
Thirteen members of the United States military had also been killed in the conflict. No details were provided on the number of injured.
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Reliability assessment
Two outlets (Pajhwok, Hasht-e Subh) corroborate reports of casualties attributed to named sources including HRANA (3,231 deaths) and Lebanese officials (1,039 in Lebanon); the verifiable fact of these organizations/officials issuing the figures is reliably reported.
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Where reports agree
- US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on 28 February
- Thousands killed across Middle East
- Specific casualty figures attributed to HRANA, Lebanese officials, WHO, Israeli services, and others
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