Tehran reports 223 women, 202 children killed in American strikes

2026-03-15 - 17:22

Iran Releases Civilian Casualty Figures from US-Israeli Attacks The Iranian Health Ministry has provided detailed casualty statistics from the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign, announcing Sunday that at least 223 women and 202 children have been killed since the joint offensive began on February 28. The ministry's statement, carried by the Fars News Agency, revealed that the fatalities include three pregnant women and 12 children under the age of five, underscoring the heavy civilian toll of the bombardment. According to the ministry, an additional 41 children have been wounded in the attacks that have targeted multiple locations across Iran. The casualty figures represent a significant escalation in the human cost of the conflict, which began when the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian territory, killing approximately 1,200 people including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Healthcare Infrastructure Severely Damaged The Health Ministry also reported extensive damage to Iran's medical infrastructure, with 153 health centers affected by the ongoing bombardment. The destruction of healthcare facilities compounds the humanitarian crisis, limiting access to medical treatment for wounded civilians and straining the country's ability to respond to mass casualty events. Türkiye continues to monitor the deteriorating situation closely, as the conflict's expansion threatens regional stability and humanitarian conditions. The damage to hospitals and clinics particularly affects vulnerable populations, including the wounded, pregnant women, and children who require continuous medical care. Regional Conflict Expands Since the initial February 28 attacks, Iran has launched retaliatory drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting American military assets. The exchange of fire has drawn multiple nations into the conflict and disrupted global markets and aviation. The release of detailed civilian casualty figures by Iranian authorities represents an effort to document the human impact of the military campaign and may influence international perceptions of the conflict as both sides continue to exchange fire across the region without indication of de-escalation.