How many people have been killed in the Iran war so far? The numbers by country
March 3, 2026 at 10:49 PM
By Jonathan Allen,Menna Alaa El-Din,Maayan Lubell and Pesha Magid
Scores of lives have been lost since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran
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Scores of lives have been lost since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran NewsWorldMiddle Eas
Scores of lives have been lost since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran
NewsWorldMiddle EastHow many people have been killed in the Iran war so far? The numbers by countryScores of lives have been lost since the US and Israel launched attacks on IranJonathan Allen, Menna Alaa El-Din, Maayan Lubell & Pesha MagidTuesday 03 March 2026 22:49 GMTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverMoment RAF F-35 jet shoots down Iranian drone over Middle EastYour support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read moreA deadly escalation has gripped the Middle East, with scores of lives lost since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on 28 February. The conflict rapidly drew in Gulf states hosting US military bases and personnel, alongside Lebanon, into the widening hostilities.In response, Iran’s foreign ministry declared its intent to defend its homeland. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps initiated counterattacks, deploying drones and missiles towards Israel, while further strikes targeted US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, and Qatar.These recent hostilities follow weeks of sustained pressure from Donald Trump on Tehran to negotiate a deal regarding its nuclear programme. Prior to the strikes, Washington had significantly bolstered its naval presence with a fleet of warships positioned near Iran.As of 3 March, the fourth day of the conflict, various involved countries have reported death tolls. However, these figures have not been independently verified by Reuters.Rescue workers and military personnel operate at the scene where several people were killed in an Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh, Israel (AP Photo/Leo Correa)Iran787 people killed, including 165 schoolgirls and staff killed in a missile strike on a primary school in Minab in the country's south on the war's first day, according to the non-profit humanitarian group Iranian Red Crescent Society. It was unclear if the death toll included Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps military casualties. Israel10 civilians killed, including nine people in an Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh near Jerusalem on March 1, according to Israel's ambulance service Magen David Adom. The Israel Defense Forces has reported no military casualties. Lebanon40 people killed in Israeli missile strikes, according to Lebanon's health ministry. BahrainOne person killed after fire broke out in Bahrain's Salman Industrial City following missile interception, according to the interior ministry. KuwaitOne person killed, according to Kuwait's health ministry. Separately, the Kuwaiti army said that two soldiers were killed "in military operations," without providing details on the circumstances of their death. OmanOne person killed after a projectile hit the Marshall Islands–flagged product tanker MKD VYOM off the coast of Muscat. UAEThree people killed, according to UAE's defense ministry. US militarySix U.S. service members were killed in a strike on a facility in Kuwait, according to U.S. Central Command. More aboutIranWarConflictJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next
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