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Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran – but experts say true total may never be known

Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East since the US-Israeli war with Iran began in February, official figures show, with a deal now agreed to end the war.

More than 7,300 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since 28 February, according to official casualty reports from those countries. Among them are hundreds of children and dozens of healthcare workers. Scores more people have been killed across the wider region.

However, some analysts say the figures are almost certainly an undercount and experts told BBC Verify that internet, media and government restrictions – coupled with unreliable figures due to the presence of armed groups in some areas – have hampered reporting.

Special Report: Civilian Harm in the U.S.–Israel–Iran War

The findings of this report indicate that civilians have borne the greatest burden of the 2026 U.S.–Israel–Iran war. Women and children have been particularly affected by death, injury, displacement, and the disruption of essential services. In Iran, the conflict has also deepened existing patterns of repression and insecurity, particularly in the context of the Women, Life, Freedom movement, further restricting civic space and increasing everyday risks for many communities.  

It is important to note that the situation remains fragile. Although diplomatic efforts have raised hopes for de-escalation, including discussions surrounding a ceasefire and a possible peace agreement, reports of military activity have continued, and a durable end to hostilities has yet to be secured.  

The human cost of the 40-day Iran war

With U.S. and Iran ‘peace deal’ hanging in the balance, Airwars releases findings on 1,000 incidents of harm tracked across 14 countries

The economic impact of the Iran War has affected almost every citizen on the globe, but the devastating impact on civilians killed has often been overlooked. As the peace deal between the United States and Iran falters, Airwars is launching a conflict page documenting the extensive human impact of the deadly campaign.

Over 40 days, Airwars tracked every incident of reported civilian harm across the Middle East, including mass casualty events in Iran, civilians killed rushing to shelters in Israel, foreign nationals harmed in hotels in the Gulf, and seafarers under attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

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