Iran Red Crescent says 787 killed in US-Israeli strikes so far

Published March 3, 2026 Updated March 3, 2026 02:53pm

The Iranian Red Crescent has said that more than 780 people have been killed nationwide since the United States and Israel started striking Iran, AFP reports.

“According to field reports from operational teams, unfortunately, 787 compatriots have been martyred in these attacks,” the Red Crescent said on its website.

It said strikes since Saturday had hit 153 cities and more than 500 locations across Iran in more than 1,000 attacks.

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