The Iran war death toll, by country
Thousands have been killed across the Middle East since the conflict began on Feb. 28
On Feb. 28, thousands across the Middle East woke up not knowing it would be one of their last days alive.
That morning, the U.S. and Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran so devastating that much of the country’s leadership in Tehran was killed — including its Supreme Leader.
Iran retaliated, launching strikes on U.S. military sites across the region and pulling the region into a deadly open conflict.
As of Saturday, both sides have held an uneasy ceasefire since April 8 but have failed repeatedly to formally end the war. The latest attempt came Friday, when Tehran reportedly sent Washington a new peace proposal that U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “not satisfied” with.
The war’s end remains uncertain — and so does its full cost. The conflict has killed thousands of people across at least 12 countries, spiked oil prices and made everyday goods more expensive worldwide.
Here is the war’s death toll, by country, as of Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Iran
At least 3,375 Iranians have been killed and 26,500 wounded since the war began, according to the Iranian Health Ministry.
Iran has not distinguished between civilians and combatants in its reporting on the war. U.S.-Israeli strikes have destroyed nuclear sites, defense installations, military bases and government buildings across the country.
Many of the Tehran’s most senior leaders have been killed. Among them are Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Mohammad Pakpour.
The United States
At least 13 Americans have been killed and more than 200 wounded since the war began, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
Seven soldiers died in an Iranian strike on a base in Kuwait; the remaining six were killed when a refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq.
However, The Intercept, a U.S.-based investigative news outlet, found that at least 750 soldiers have been killed or wounded in the Middle East since October 2023. It also cited a defense official who alleged that CENTCOM is engaged in a “casualty cover-up.”
Israel
At least 26 Israelis have been killed and 7,791 wounded since the war began, according to the Israeli Health Ministry. Among the dead are 11 soldiers and 15 civilians.
Some of Iran’s first strikes breached Israeli defenses and struck a synagogue and homes in Beit Shemesh, killing nine people and wounding 65. In a separate round of strikes, missiles killed two civilians in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv.
At least 180 people were wounded in Iranian missile strikes on the southern city of Dimona, home to Israel’s main nuclear facility.
Lebanon
At least 2,618 Lebanese have been killed and 8,094 wounded since the war began, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
The numbers come from Israeli attacks after Hezbollah began launching strikes into Israel on March 2 in solidarity with Iran.
While Lebanon does not distinguish between civilians and combatants, the health ministry has stated roughly 25 percent of those killed are women, children and medical workers. The Israeli military maintained it has killed 1,700 Hezbollah militants.
The United Arab Emirates
At least 12 Emiratis and foreign nationals have been killed and 224 wounded since the war began, according to the United Arab Emirates Defense Ministry and state media.
The UAE was the most heavily targeted Gulf state and suffered the largest share of direct impacts from Iranian strikes. Several military bases, hotels Iran claimed were housing U.S. military personnel and even Dubai International Airport were all hit.
Iraq
At least 118 Iraqis have been killed and 361 wounded since the war began, according to the Iraqi Health Ministry and Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
The dead include 85 PMF members, six Peshmerga Kurdish fighters, seven Iraqi soldiers, four police officers and four civilians across the country.
Saudi Arabia
At least three people have been killed and 29 wounded in Saudi Arabia since the war began, according to the Saudi Health Ministry.
Iran targeted Riyadh and the Eastern Province with ballistic missiles and drones throughout the conflict, with major strikes aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base and Ras Tanura refinery. Saudi officials said they intercepted several attacks and vowed to take “all necessary measures” to defend the kingdom.
Kuwait
At least three Kuwaitis have been killed and 67 wounded since the war began, according to Kuwait’s Ministry of Health and Fire Force. A girl died from shrapnel injuries, and two fire officers were killed in the line of duty.
Bahrain
At least three Bahrainis have been killed and 42 wounded since the war began, according to the Bahraini Interior and Health ministries.
Iran repeatedly targeted the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, while an Iranian drone struck the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the capital, causing a fire.
Oman
At least three Omanis have been killed and 15 wounded since the war began, according to Omani state media. Two of the deaths occurred after an Iranian drone was shot down over the sultanate’s northern city of Sohar.
Oman, which maintains close diplomatic ties with Tehran, was the least targeted Gulf monarchy in the war.
Qatar
No deaths have been confirmed in Qatar. However, the Qatari Ministry of Interior said 16 people were wounded on the first day of the war, most from falling shrapnel and debris by Iranian missiles.
However, two Iranian ballistic missiles struck Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. base in the region and Central Command’s forward headquarters.
Jordan
No deaths have been reported in Jordan, though 29 people have been wounded since the war began, according to the Jordanian Armed Forces.
Iran targeted U.S. military radar installations across the kingdom, which hosts American forces at several bases within its borders.