Civilian deaths in Iran believed to be more than 1,400: rights agency

The death toll continues to rise in the US-Israel war on Iran. A US-based human rights agency has recorded at least 1,443 Iranian civilian deaths since the US and Israel began strikes on the country, as of March 23, 2026. But assessing the exact number of casualties in Iran is difficult because of spotty communications inside the country. Meanwhile, civilian casualties are also being reported in neighbouring countries such as Lebanon.