Iran Red Crescent says 555 people killed in Iran since start of war
Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026 in this screen grab taken from video. Photo: WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS
A total of 555 people have been killed across Iran in US and Israeli strikes that began two days ago, the Iranian Red Crescent said Monday.
"Following the Zionist-American terrorist attacks carried out in various regions of our country, 131 cities have been affected to date and, regrettably, 555 of our compatriots have been killed," the humanitarian group said in a post on Telegram.
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