Death toll in Iran surpasses 1,000 as Israel-US strikes continue

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 5, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Death toll in Iran surpasses 1,000 as Israel-US strikes continue
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Israeli air strikes targeting Iranian security forces continued for a fifth day, as part of a US-Israeli assault that began on Saturday. The attacks struck multiple locations including Tehran, Qom, and Isfahan, damaging residential areas and buildings associated with the Basij and Iran's internal security command. The death toll has surpassed 1,000, with hundreds of children hospitalized and thousands wounded. The IAEA reported visible damage to buildings near the Isfahan nuclear site, but stated that nuclear materials were unaffected and there was no radiological risk. Due to the ongoing attacks, the funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed, citing logistical issues. Iran has launched counterattacks and warned of the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across the Middle East.

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National Security
Secondary framing
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Damage was visible at two buildings near the Isfahan nuclear site.

factual — IAEA100% confidence

Plans to hold a funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were postponed.

factual — Iran’s Tasnim news agency90% confidence

Israel has carried out air strikes targeting security forces across Iran.

factual — Al Jazeera90% confidence

300 children and adolescents have been hospitalised with more than 6,000 people wounded.

statistic — Mohamed Vall, Al Jazeera80% confidence

The death toll since the US-Israeli assault began has reached 1,045.

statistic — Iranian state media80% confidence
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