Explosions continue to reverberate across Iran, Israel, and several Middle Eastern states as the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel enters its 33rd day.
The escalation began on February 28 when US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes on Iranian nuclear, military, and civilian sites. Since then, hostilities have expanded across multiple countries in the region, triggering missile exchanges, drone attacks, and significant casualties.
Energy markets have also been impacted. Following Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gasfield, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates reported Iranian attacks on energy facilities, contributing to a surge in global oil and gas prices.
Tehran has responded to US and Israeli attacks by launching waves of missiles and drones targeting Israeli military installations and US bases across the Middle East. Iranian officials had previously warned that any attack on its territory would prompt retaliation against US military facilities in the region, which it considers legitimate targets.
On March 28, Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles at Israel, marking their first direct involvement since the outbreak of hostilities.
Most incoming missiles and drones have reportedly been intercepted, though several have caused casualties and infrastructure damage.
According to official reports, Iranian strikes have affected nine countries: Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel. An Iranian drone also reportedly struck a runway at a United Kingdom military base in Cyprus.
Iran
Iran reports:
- 3,108 killed
- 24,800 injured
- Victims aged between eight months and 88 years
- 240 women and 212 children among the deceased
Authorities caution that figures may change as assessments continue.
Israel
At least 24 people have been killed and more than 6,239 injured in Israel.
Israeli authorities reported that approximately 180 individuals were wounded in missile strikes targeting Dimona and Arad. The Israeli army also confirmed that ten soldiers were killed during operations in southern Lebanon.
United States Forces
The US military confirmed 13 service members have been killed in Iranian attacks across the region, with approximately 200 others injured. An additional service member died in a health-related incident in Kuwait.
US Central Command also confirmed that six crew members were killed when a refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on March 13.
Lebanon
Lebanon has recorded the highest casualty figures outside Iran.
According to the Lebanese Health Ministry:
- 1,268 killed, including at least 125 children
- 3,750 injured
- Over one million displaced
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon confirmed that one peacekeeper was killed amid intensified clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
Iraq
Iraqi health authorities report:
- 106 killed
- Dozens injured
Most of the fatalities were members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces.
Bahrain
In Bahrain:
- 3 killed
- Dozens injured
Missiles reportedly targeted the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters. Casualties included foreign workers and a civilian resident in Manama.
Kuwait
Kuwait reports:
- 7 killed
- Dozens injured
Fatalities include a girl killed by shrapnel injuries, emergency service officers, and a foreign worker at a power facility.
Oman
Oman has recorded:
- 3 killed
- 15 injured
Attacks targeted port facilities and maritime vessels, with additional casualties resulting from drone incidents.
Qatar
Qatar reports:
- 0 killed
- 16 injured
Two ballistic missiles reportedly struck Al Udeid military base, and a drone targeted an early warning radar installation.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities confirm:
- 2 killed
- 22 injured
A projectile reportedly struck a residential area in Al Kharj.
United Arab Emirates
The UAE reports:
- 12 killed
- 188 injured
Among the fatalities were foreign nationals and two UAE servicemen who died in a helicopter crash attributed to technical malfunction.
The widening conflict has displaced large populations, strained regional security systems, and heightened global energy concerns. Governments across the region continue to monitor developments as military exchanges persist.
Due to the rapidly evolving nature of the conflict, casualty figures and operational developments remain subject to change.
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