Iran's forensic authority confirmed Sunday that 3,375 individuals, including approximately 500 women and 383 children, were killed during recent US-Israeli military strikes, according to a report by the semi-official Mehr news agency. The data, released on April 12, 2026, marks the first detailed demographic breakdown of casualties since the conflict began.
Among the victims were seven infants under one year old, 255 children aged 1–12, and 121 adolescents between 13 and 18. Iranian officials had previously estimated over 3,000 nationwide fatalities, but the latest figures provide unprecedented clarity on the human toll.
The strikes, which targeted multiple regions across Iran, have intensified debates about regional stability and humanitarian law. Analysts note the disclosure aligns with Tehran's efforts to document conflict impacts amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Authorities emphasized that identification efforts remain ongoing, with forensic teams working to verify additional cases.
