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Iran reports 3,500 casualties in conflict with US and Israel

Apr 18, 2026 03:20 PM CT Tehran, Iran casualties,iran-israel-conflict,us-involvement,escalation,war-toll

Summary

Iran's Martyrs and Veterans Foundation reported a death toll of nearly 3,500 resulting from recent military engagements with the United States and Israel. This figure represents a significant escalation in reported casualties, highlighting the intensity of direct state-on-state confrontation and the scale of losses claimed by Tehran.

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Iran says nearly 3,500 killed in war with US and Israel Iran says the death toll from its recent war with the United States and Israel has climbed to nearly 3,500, as competing figures highlight the scale of the conflict. According to AFP, Iran’s Martyrs and Veterans Foundation reported that 3,46...

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Reported nearly 3,500 killed in war with the US and Israel via the Martyrs and Veterans Foundation.

United States NEUTRAL

Identified by Iran as a primary belligerent in the conflict causing significant casualties.

Israel NEUTRAL

Identified by Iran as a primary belligerent in the conflict causing significant casualties.

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