War in the Middle East: casualty figures from across the regionDUBAI, March 12, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Since the United States and Israel unleashed strikes on Iran on February 28, war has spread across the region and casualties have been reported in countries around the Middle East. The figures are based on numbers released by governments, militaries, health authorities and rescue organisations in the affected countries. Due to reporting restrictions, AFP is not able to access the sites of strikes or independently verify tolls in Iran. The rest of those killed were military or security personnel, including seven US service members. CENTCOM has confirmed six US service personnel killed in Kuwait and one killed in Saudi Arabia.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 12, 2026 18:55 UTC