Iran War Casualties
Iran War Casualties
2026 death-toll tracker for the US-Iran war (Operation Epic Fury), February 28 – present. Sourced low–high ranges for US, Iranian, Lebanese and civilian casualties, with confidence flags where independent verification is limited.
Combined confirmed and estimated deaths across US (13–15), Iranian military (1,800–7,650), Iranian and Israeli civilians, Lebanese civilians, Hezbollah fighters, and Gulf-state casualties. Wounded are tracked separately and run far higher. Sources conflict sharply — see the full sourced data table below for the per-category breakdown.
Casualty figures in active conflicts are contested. We publish low-high ranges from independent and government sources, flag disputed figures, and cite the last verification date for every number. For the financial side of these losses, see our US-Iran war cost tracker; for current combat status, the Iran ceasefire status tracker.
Casualties by Side
Figures shown as low-high ranges where sources conflict. Badges indicate confidence level: verified (two or more independent sources), disputed (government sources only, on both sides), or unverified (single-source or projection).
United States
CENTCOM released 13 combat KIA as of Apr 8 (Military Times). Wikipedia Casualties article tallies 15 total: 7 direct combat, 2 non-combat (hostile-area related), 6 KC-135 tanker crash in western Iraq on Mar 12 (mid-air collision, non-hostile). Pentagon DCAS names list confirms 13 individually identified. CRS R48887 (Mar 26) also cites 13 as of Mar 23. Previous config figure of 41–48 was not sourced to any DoD/CENTCOM release and has been corrected. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from CENTCOM / Military Times / Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war. No new confirmed US KIA through 2026-05-09; Wikipedia List of US service members killed shows no additions after Mar 12; CENTCOM has not issued new KIA press releases May 3–9 per available records. // Updated 2026-05-09 from Wikipedia List of U.S. service members killed during the 2026 Iran war. No new confirmed US KIA May 10–12; CENTCOM site unavailable (ECONNREFUSED); no new press releases found via search. // Updated 2026-05-12 — no new public update. GlobalSecurity Day-95 (Jun 2) confirms 13 KIA with no new US combat deaths reported in the Jun 1–4 window; active US-Iran exchanges occurred (US struck Qeshm Jun 3; Iran struck Kuwait/Bahrain) but no new US KIA announced. // Updated 2026-06-04 from GlobalSecurity Day-95 Jun 2 / Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war. GlobalSecurity Day-103 (Jun 10) cites 13 confirmed US KIA; an AH-64 Apache helicopter went down near Hormuz on Jun 9 with both crew rescued by unmanned surface vessel — CENTCOM has not announced any new KIA from this incident. Major escalation Jun 9-10 with US striking Iran and Iran counter-striking US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan; no new confirmed US combat deaths through Jun 11. // Updated 2026-06-11 — no new public update from GlobalSecurity Day-103 Jun 10. Trump canceled planned strikes Jun 11 evening claiming deal framework agreed; no new confirmed US KIA on Jun 12. // Updated 2026-06-12 — no new public update. US shot down two Iranian attack drones near Hormuz on Jun 12; no new confirmed US KIA announced Jun 13; Pakistan PM declared deal text finalized Jun 12 — Vance said Trump endorsement "still TBD." No new public update Jun 13. // Updated 2026-06-13 — no new public update. Trump said deal to be signed June 14 in Geneva; Iran FM disputed June 14 date; no new US KIA announced June 14; no new CENTCOM KIA press release. No new public update Jun 14. // Updated 2026-06-14 — no new public update. Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14; authorized Hormuz opening and blockade removal; no new US KIA announced Jun 14–15; no new CENTCOM KIA press release; MOU signing scheduled Jun 19 Switzerland; G7 Évian discussed deal Jun 15. No new public update Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — no new public update. MOU digitally signed Jun 15 by Trump, Vance, and Iran's Ghalibaf; formal Geneva ceremony Jun 19; Hormuz authorized open toll-free; no new US KIA announced Jun 16; no new CENTCOM KIA press release; no new US-Iran military strikes Jun 15–16. No new public update Jun 16. // Updated 2026-06-16 — no new public update. No new CENTCOM KIA press release Jun 17; formal Bürgenstock MOU signing Jun 19; Israel struck Lebanon 84+ times since MOU digital signing (Iran army Jun 16); no new US-Iran direct strikes Jun 17. No new public update Jun 17. // Updated 2026-06-17 — no new public update. Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles on Jun 17 (dining with Macron); Pezeshkian also signed — Iran stated "now it's time to test implementation"; Bürgenstock formal ceremony still Jun 19; no new CENTCOM KIA press release Jun 18; no new US-Iran direct strikes Jun 18. No new public update Jun 18. // Updated 2026-06-18 — no new public update. Bürgenstock Jun 19 ceremony postponed — Vance did not depart; White House cited "logistics"; Iran delegation delayed over Lebanon strikes; Lebanese MoH toll 3,884 (TASS Jun 18); no new CENTCOM KIA press release Jun 19; no new US-Iran direct strikes. No new public update Jun 19. // Updated 2026-06-19 — no new public update
Low end: CENTCOM figure as of Apr 8 (381 total, 344 returned to duty). High end: Wikipedia Casualties article tallies 538, likely including all categories of injury. DefenseScoop reported ~300 by Mar 24; Pentagon DCAS showed 365 by Apr 3; CENTCOM raised to 398 by Apr 16. Includes TBI cases from Iranian ballistic strikes on Al-Udeid and Al-Dhafra. Previous config range of 180–240 was significantly understated. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from CENTCOM (Apr 8) / Military.com / Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war. Pentagon DCAS figure rose to 428 post-ceasefire then dropped to 413 on Apr 22 after unexplained removal of 15 WIA (The Intercept, Apr 22); GlobalSecurity Day-70 (May 8) cites 413 official / 520+ independent estimate. Low end raised from 381 to 413 (latest Pentagon-published figure); high end unchanged at 538. No new CENTCOM WIA press release May 3–9. // Updated 2026-05-09 from The Intercept Apr 22 / GlobalSecurity Iran War OPREP Day 70. No new CENTCOM WIA release May 10–12; CENTCOM site unavailable. // Updated 2026-05-12 — no new public update. GlobalSecurity Day-95 (Jun 2) still cites 365+ official with independent estimates 520–538; no new CENTCOM WIA release in Jun 1–4 window. // Updated 2026-06-04 from GlobalSecurity Day-95 Jun 2. No new public WIA release Jun 10–11; GlobalSecurity Day-103 cites ~140 (8 severe) which appears to be an operational subset, not the cumulative figure — Pentagon DCAS cumulative count unchanged. // Updated 2026-06-11 — no new public update. No new CENTCOM WIA release Jun 12; Trump canceled strikes Jun 11 evening. // Updated 2026-06-12 — no new public update. No new CENTCOM WIA release Jun 13; deal diplomacy ongoing. No new public update Jun 13. // Updated 2026-06-13 — no new public update. No new CENTCOM WIA release Jun 14; deal diplomacy ongoing — Iran FM disputed June 14 MOU signing date. No new public update Jun 14. // Updated 2026-06-14 — no new public update. Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14; no new CENTCOM WIA release Jun 14–15; MOU signing scheduled Jun 19 Switzerland; G7 Évian discussed deal Jun 15. No new public update Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — no new public update. MOU digitally signed Jun 15 by Trump, Vance, and Iran's Ghalibaf; formal Geneva ceremony Jun 19; no new CENTCOM WIA release Jun 16; no new US-Iran strikes Jun 15–16. No new public update Jun 16. // Updated 2026-06-16 — no new public update. No new CENTCOM WIA release Jun 17; formal Bürgenstock signing Jun 19; Israel struck Lebanon 84+ times since MOU (Iran army Jun 16); no new US-Iran direct strikes Jun 17; Lebanese MoH toll 3,826 (Jun 16). No new public update Jun 17. // Updated 2026-06-17 — no new public update. No new CENTCOM WIA release Jun 18; Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17 with Pezeshkian; no new US-Iran strikes Jun 18; Bürgenstock formal signing still Jun 19. No new public update Jun 18. // Updated 2026-06-18 — no new public update. Bürgenstock Jun 19 ceremony postponed — Vance did not depart; White House cited "logistics"; Iran delegation delayed over Lebanon strikes; Lebanese MoH toll 3,884 (TASS Jun 18); no new CENTCOM WIA press release Jun 19; no new US-Iran direct strikes. No new public update Jun 19. // Updated 2026-06-19 — no new public update
CENTCOM reported recovery of "two previously unaccounted for" service members in early March. The Pentagon honor-roll page lists 13 named KIA with no separate MIA category. Wikipedia Casualties article does not list any current MIA. Previous figure of 3–5 MIA appears to have been resolved by recovery operations. Range widened downward; cannot confirm zero with certainty. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from CENTCOM MEDIA/STATEMENTS / Military.com honor roll. No new public update through 2026-05-09. No new public update May 10–12. // Updated 2026-05-12 — no new public update. No new MIA reports in Jun 1–4 window. // Updated 2026-06-04 — no new public update. AH-64 Apache crew recovered by unmanned surface vessel Jun 9 — no new MIA. No new MIA reports Jun 10–11. // Updated 2026-06-11 — no new public update. No new MIA reports Jun 12. // Updated 2026-06-12 — no new public update. No new MIA reports Jun 13. No new public update Jun 13. // Updated 2026-06-13 — no new public update. No new MIA reports Jun 14; deal diplomacy ongoing. No new public update Jun 14. // Updated 2026-06-14 — no new public update. Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14; no new MIA reports Jun 14–15; G7 Évian Jun 15. No new public update Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — no new public update. No new MIA reports Jun 16–17; MOU digitally signed Jun 15; Trump signed hard-copy at Versailles Jun 17. No new public update Jun 18. // Updated 2026-06-18 — no new public update. Bürgenstock Jun 19 ceremony postponed — Vance did not depart; White House cited "logistics"; no new MIA reports Jun 19. No new public update Jun 19. // Updated 2026-06-19 — no new public update
Iran
Extreme range reflects deeply conflicting sources. Low: IRNA/state media "martyrs" figure (~1,800 as of Apr 14). Mid: IDF Mar 13 estimate = 3,000–4,000. High: IDF intelligence Mar 15 = 6,000+ IRGC; Hengaw report Apr 8 = 6,620+ military personnel; Wikipedia Casualties infobox cites 6,000+/~15,000 WIA (US/Israeli claim). HRANA Apr 7 documented 1,221 military deaths (acknowledged as significantly undercounted). Iran's forensics body identified 3,375 total war dead (military + civilian combined) by Apr 12. Both Iranian state and IDF figures carry strong incentive to distort — treat entire range as disputed. Previous highEst of 3,400 was too narrow given Apr intelligence releases. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war / Hengaw (Apr 8) / IDF statements / HRANA. Iran Foundation of Martyrs official total (military + civilian combined) held at 3,468 as of Apr 19 per May 5 search results — no new official Iranian military-specific figure released May 3–9. GlobalSecurity Day-70 (May 8) estimates 2,206+ military killed — treat as rough tracker estimate. No new public update through 2026-05-09. No new HRANA or IRNA military-specific figure released May 10–12. // Updated 2026-05-12 — no new public update. GlobalSecurity Day-95 (Jun 2) repeats HRANA 3,636 combined figure (1,221 military + 1,701 civilian + 714 unclassified); no new Iran military-specific release in Jun 1–4 window. // Updated 2026-06-04 from GlobalSecurity Day-95 Jun 2 / Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war. GlobalSecurity Day-103 (Jun 10) confirmed Iran reported two air-defense unit members killed in Israeli raids on Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Mahshahr (Jun 8); no new aggregate Iranian military KIA figure released Jun 10–11. // Updated 2026-06-11 — no new public aggregate update. No new Iranian military-specific casualty figure released Jun 12; Trump canceled planned strikes Jun 11 evening. // Updated 2026-06-12 — no new public update. No new HRANA or IRNA military-specific figure released Jun 13; deal text finalized per Pakistan PM Jun 12 — deal not yet signed. No new public update Jun 13. // Updated 2026-06-13 — no new public update. No new HRANA or IRNA military-specific figure released Jun 14; no new US-Iran land strikes; deal diplomacy ongoing — Iran FM disputed June 14 MOU signing date. No new public update Jun 14. // Updated 2026-06-14 — no new public update. Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14; no new HRANA or IRNA military-specific figure released Jun 14–15; no new US-Iran land strikes; MOU signing scheduled Jun 19 Switzerland; G7 Évian Jun 15. No new public update Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — no new public update. No new HRANA or IRNA military-specific figure Jun 16–18; Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17; Pezeshkian countersigned — no new US-Iran land strikes; no new Iranian military KIA data released. No new public update Jun 18. // Updated 2026-06-18 — no new public update. Bürgenstock Jun 19 ceremony postponed — Vance did not depart; White House cited "logistics"; Iran delegation delayed over Lebanon strikes; no new HRANA or IRNA military-specific figure released Jun 19. No new public update Jun 19. // Updated 2026-06-19 — no new public update
Iran International documented 52 senior officials and commanders killed. Trump statement on Mar 1 cited "48+" killed on opening day alone. Confirmed include: Supreme Leader Khamenei, IRGC C-in-C Hossein Salami, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri, IRGC-N cmdr Tangsiri, IRGC Aerospace cmdr Hajizadeh, Defense Minister Nasirzadeh, Intelligence Minister Khatib, SNSC Sec Larijani, Basij cmdr Soleimani, IRGC intel chief Khademi (Apr 6), and ~40 additional brigadiers and deputy commanders. All names cross-corroborated across Reuters, Al Jazeera, IRNA, Iran International. Previous range of 14–18 was dramatically understated — reflected early-war data only. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from Iran International senior officials tracker / Al Jazeera / Wikipedia List of Iranian officials killed. No new public update through 2026-05-09. No new senior commander deaths confirmed May 10–12. // Updated 2026-05-12 — no new public update. No new confirmed senior command deaths in Jun 1–4 window. // Updated 2026-06-04 — no new public update. No new confirmed senior command deaths Jun 10–11. // Updated 2026-06-11 — no new public update. No new senior command deaths confirmed Jun 12. // Updated 2026-06-12 — no new public update. No new confirmed senior command deaths Jun 13. No new public update Jun 13. // Updated 2026-06-13 — no new public update. No new confirmed senior command deaths Jun 14; no new US-Iran land strikes. No new public update Jun 14. // Updated 2026-06-14 — no new public update. No new confirmed senior command deaths Jun 14–15; Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14; no new US-Iran land strikes; G7 Évian Jun 15. No new public update Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — no new public update. No new confirmed senior command deaths Jun 16–18; Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17; no new US-Iran land strikes. No new public update Jun 18. // Updated 2026-06-18 — no new public update. Bürgenstock Jun 19 ceremony postponed — Vance did not depart; White House cited "logistics"; no new confirmed senior command deaths Jun 19. No new public update Jun 19. // Updated 2026-06-19 — no new public update
Low: Iranian Red Crescent and MoH-adjacent figures (~4,200–8,000). High: IDF intelligence Mar 15 cited ~15,000 IRGC wounded. HRANA total documented war injured 26,500 (military + civilian combined as of Apr 7). No independent source can verify military-specific WIA inside Iran due to access restrictions. Ethical flag: IDF WIA figures serve to demonstrate operational success and may be inflated. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from IDF statements / HRANA Apr 7 / Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war. No new public update through 2026-05-09. No new public update May 10–12. // Updated 2026-05-12 — no new public update. GlobalSecurity Day-95 (Jun 2) cites HRANA combined injured figure 26,500+ — no new Iran military WIA-specific release in Jun 1–4 window. // Updated 2026-06-04 — no new public update. No new Iran military WIA-specific release Jun 10–11. // Updated 2026-06-11 — no new public update. No new Iran military WIA-specific release Jun 12; Trump canceled further strikes Jun 11 evening. // Updated 2026-06-12 — no new public update. No new Iran military WIA-specific release Jun 13. No new public update Jun 13. // Updated 2026-06-13 — no new public update. No new Iran military WIA-specific release Jun 14; no new US-Iran land strikes. No new public update Jun 14. // Updated 2026-06-14 — no new public update. No new Iran military WIA-specific release Jun 14–15; Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14; no new US-Iran land strikes; G7 Évian Jun 15. No new public update Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — no new public update. No new Iran military WIA-specific release Jun 16–18; Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17; no new US-Iran strikes. No new public update Jun 18. // Updated 2026-06-18 — no new public update. Bürgenstock Jun 19 ceremony postponed — Vance did not depart; White House cited "logistics"; no new Iran military WIA-specific release Jun 19. No new public update Jun 19. // Updated 2026-06-19 — no new public update
Lebanon
Hezbollah engagement was far wider than "limited exchange" — Israel launched its "most powerful attacks" on Lebanon on Apr 8 ("Black Wednesday"), killing 357+ in a single day. Internal Hezbollah sources acknowledge 400+ fighters killed (Wikipedia Lebanon war infobox Apr); IDF claims ~1,700 fighters killed. Low end raised from 220 — Hezbollah's own internal figure now stands at 400+. High end raised from 480 to reflect IDF Apr claims. Wide range retained as both sides have clear incentive to distort. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from Wikipedia 2026 Lebanon war / Al Jazeera Lebanon coverage Apr 11. Updated May 3–9: internal Hezbollah sources now confirm 1,000+ fighters killed (multiple May 2026 reports); IDF raised its claim to 1,900 fighters killed as of early May. Range updated accordingly. Notable May 6 incident: IDF killed Hezbollah Radwan Force cmdr Ahmad "Malek" Ballout in Beirut airstrike — first strike on Beirut since Lebanon ceasefire; IDF also killed Muhammad Ali Bazi (Nasr division intel chief) and Hussein Hassan Romani (Hezbollah aerial defense chief) in same period. Since Apr 16 Lebanon ceasefire, IDF claims 220+ Hezbollah operatives killed in continued operations. // Updated 2026-05-09 from Long War Journal May 8 / Euronews May 7 / JPost May 8. May 10–12: IDF says it killed 85+ Hezbollah militants and struck 180+ sites in the past week (week ending ~May 12); IDF total claim raised to 1,400+ fighters killed since war began (Times of Israel); separately, Hezbollah killed one IDF reservist in a drone attack near the Lebanon border on May 11 (VINnews May 11). High end figures unchanged — range still covers IDF claim (1,900) vs internal Hezbollah figure (1,000+). // Updated 2026-05-12 from Times of Israel / VINnews May 11 / IDF statement week of May 10. Wikipedia 2026 Lebanon war infobox (fetched Jun 4) now cites IDF claim of 2,500 fighters killed and 10,000 injured — high end raised from 1,900 to 2,500 accordingly; low end (internal Hezbollah/independent figure 1,000+) unchanged. IDF troops killed 20 Hezbollah members north of Litani in operations ending ~Jun 2 (Times of Israel). On Jun 2, an IDF soldier was killed and three wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack near Beaufort Castle (GlobalSecurity Day-95). // Updated 2026-06-04 from Wikipedia 2026 Lebanon war (Jun infobox) / GlobalSecurity Day-95 Jun 2 / Times of Israel. GlobalSecurity Day-103 (Jun 10): Israel struck Tyre in continued operations; no new aggregate Hezbollah fighter count published Jun 10–11. Wikipedia 2026 Lebanon war high end remains at IDF claim of 2,500 fighters killed; no new public update. // Updated 2026-06-11 — no new public aggregate update. No new aggregate Hezbollah fighter count published Jun 12–13; Jun 12 Al Jazeera reported only one person injured in an Israeli air raid on al-Bayyad (Tyre district) — very low strike activity on Jun 12. No new public update Jun 13. // Updated 2026-06-13 — no new public update. No new aggregate Hezbollah fighter count published Jun 14; deal diplomacy ongoing — Iran FM disputed June 14 MOU signing date; no new confirmed strikes on Lebanon of note. No new public update Jun 14. // Updated 2026-06-14 — no new public aggregate update. Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14; Israel struck Beirut Ghobeiri on Jun 14 (3 killed, 16 wounded) — not a large-scale Hezbollah fighter engagement; no new aggregate Hezbollah fighter count published Jun 14–15; MOU signing scheduled Jun 19 Switzerland. No new public update Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — no new public aggregate update. MOU digitally signed Jun 15; Iran army reported 84 Lebanon ceasefire violations by Israel since signing; at least 14 killed in Israeli strikes Jun 16 (IndexBox) — none confirmed as Hezbollah fighters vs civilians; no new public aggregate Hezbollah fighter count published Jun 16–17. Formal Bürgenstock signing scheduled Jun 19. // Updated 2026-06-17 — no new public aggregate update. Israeli drone strikes killed 4 in Nabatieh on Jun 17 (vehicles in Mayfadoun and Shukeen per Al Jazeera Day 110 article) — none confirmed as Hezbollah fighters specifically; Israel also attempted to capture Ali al-Taher hill southeast of Nabatieh (Hezbollah claimed to repel assault); no new aggregate Hezbollah fighter count published Jun 17–18; Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17; Bürgenstock formal signing Jun 19. No new public aggregate update Jun 18. // Updated 2026-06-18 — no new public aggregate update
The Lebanon theater escalated far beyond a "limited exchange." Israel launched full-scale strikes including "Black Wednesday" (Apr 8) killing 357+ in one day, and Israel explicitly stated the Iran ceasefire did not apply to Lebanon. As of Apr 15: Wikipedia Lebanon war cites 2,167–2,294 killed and 7,061–7,544 wounded (Lebanese MoH). More than 1,200,000 displaced. Previous figure of 95–160 reflected only the earliest weeks of fighting and is now severely outdated. Two independent sources (Lebanese MoH + UNOCHA/UN peacekeeping) corroborate the higher range. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from Wikipedia 2026 Lebanon war (Apr 15 data) / Al Jazeera Apr 11. Updated May 3–9: Lebanese MoH figures rose sharply — 2,679 killed / 8,229 injured as of May 3 (WAFA); 2,696 / 8,264 as of May 4 (Alexa.ng); 2,702 / 8,311 as of May 7 (TASS); 2,715 / 8,353 as of May 7 latest (TASS/Lebanese MoH). GlobalSecurity Day-70 (May 8) tracker estimate = 2,760+. Low end raised to 2,715 (confirmed Lebanese MoH figure); high end 2,760 per Day-70 tracker. Displaced persons now 1,600,000+. Israeli strikes continued post-ceasefire. // Updated 2026-05-09 from Lebanese MoH via TASS May 7 / WAFA May 3 / GlobalSecurity Day 70. May 10–12 real-data update: Lebanese MoH cumulative toll reached 2,795 as of May 10 (39 killed that day alone, including 7 in a single strike on Saksakiyeh; 2 paramedics killed in southern Lebanon per Haaretz May 10). Al Jazeera reported toll rose to 2,846 by end of May 10 after 51 killed in 24-hour period. Lebanese health ministry reported 74 killed in the three days May 9–11, and 120+ killed in the week prior. Health ministry noted 103 medical workers killed and 230 injured since March 2. Toll approaching 3,000 despite April 16 ceasefire. Low end raised to 2,795 (Lebanese MoH May 10); high end raised to 2,846 (Al Jazeera May 10). // Updated 2026-05-12 from Kaieteur News May 10 / Al Jazeera May 10 / Democracy Now May 11. Jun 1–4 update: Lebanese MoH reported 3,433 dead / 10,395 injured from Mar 2 to Jun 1 (Pravda Moldova Jun 1); by Jun 2 the combined toll reached 3,468 dead / 10,577 injured (GlobalSecurity Day-95 Jun 2). Israeli Air Force struck Nabatieh, Sidon, and Tyre heavily on Jun 4, killing 48 and injuring 97 in that single day; Wikipedia 2026 Lebanon war infobox (fetched Jun 4) updated to 3,516 killed, 10,674 injured total. Low end raised to 3,468 (MoH Jun 2); high end raised to 3,516 (Wikipedia Jun 4 infobox / news-pravda Jun 4). // Updated 2026-06-04 from Wikipedia 2026 Lebanon war (Jun 4 infobox) / news-pravda Jun 4 / GlobalSecurity Day-95. Jun 9 real-data update: Lebanese MoH reported 3,666 killed / 11,206 wounded with 29 killed in the prior 24 hours (TASS Jun 9). Jun 10 real-data update: Lebanese MoH reported 3,696 killed / 11,413 wounded, with 30 killed and 92 injured in the 24-hour period ending Jun 10 — Israeli strikes hit Hezbollah strongholds across southern Lebanon and the Western Beqaa region; Israel also struck Tyre on Jun 10. Low end raised to 3,666 (MoH Jun 9 per TASS); high end raised to 3,696 (MoH Jun 10 per TASS / Haaretz). // Updated 2026-06-11 from TASS Jun 9 (tass.com/world/2144595) / TASS Jun 10 (tass.com/world/2145189) / Haaretz Jun 10. Jun 11 real-data update: Human Rights Watch report published Jun 11 cites Lebanese MoH figure of at least 3,711 killed in Lebanon since March 2. Low end raised to 3,696 (MoH Jun 10 confirmed baseline); high end raised to 3,711 (HRW Jun 11 citing Lebanese MoH). Trump canceled further strikes Jun 11 evening claiming deal framework; no new Lebanese MoH toll published for Jun 12 in available sources. // Updated 2026-06-12 from Human Rights Watch Jun 11 (hrw.org/news/2026/06/11/israeli-displacement-and-killings-of-civilians-in-lebanon-rage-on) / TASS Jun 10. Jun 12 real-data update: Al Jazeera Jun 12 article ("One injured as Israel hits southern Lebanon with air raids, artillery") quotes Lebanese MoH directly at 3,711 killed / 11,483 wounded since March 2 (wounded up from 11,413 on Jun 10) — confirms 3,711 as the MoH direct figure, closing the low–high gap. Jun 12 was a notably low-activity day: only one person injured in a strike on al-Bayyad village in Tyre district; Pakistan PM declared deal text finalized Jun 12 — VP Vance said Trump endorsement "still TBD." Low end raised to 3,711 (MoH Jun 12 direct figure per Al Jazeera). // Updated 2026-06-13 from Al Jazeera Jun 12 (aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/12/one-injured-as-israel-hits-southern-lebanon-with-air-raids-artillery). Jun 13–14 update: Lebanese MoH cumulative toll rose to 3,783 killed / 11,699 injured as of June 14, confirmed by The Peninsula Qatar ("Death toll from Israeli aggression in Lebanon rises to 3,783, with 11,699 injured," Jun 14) and Middle East Eye live blog ("Lebanon death toll climbs to 3,783 as Israeli continues to target country"). The Ghobeiri (Beirut southern suburb) airstrike on Jun 14 — which Trump condemned as something that "should not have happened" — killed 3 people and wounded 16, contributing to the toll increase from 3,711 (Jun 12) to 3,783 (Jun 14). Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf said the Beirut strike showed the US "either lacked the will to fulfil its commitments or the ability to do so." No new confirmed Lebanese MoH cumulative figure published for Jun 15 specifically; toll held at 3,783 / 11,699 pending Jun 15 MoH release. Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14 — deal terms include end to hostilities in Lebanon; G7 Évian discussed Lebanon support Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — real data: MoH 3,783 killed / 11,699 wounded confirmed Jun 14 (The Peninsula Qatar, Middle East Eye)
Civilians (all sides)
Three independent data points: (1) HRANA as of Apr 7 documented 1,701 civilian deaths (including 254 children) by name — up from earlier ~610 figure in this config. (2) Iran MoH as of Apr 3 reported 216 children and 251 women killed, aggregate total ~2,000+ (state source — ethical flag: MoH figures serve government narrative and may suppress true count). (3) Iran's Forensic Medicine Organization confirmed identification of 3,375 total war dead (military + civilian combined) by Apr 12, implying civilian share is higher than MoH admits. Previous lowEst of 610 (HRANA) was an outdated April-early figure; HRANA itself has since raised its documented count. Wide range retained — access to Iran is extremely restricted. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from HRANA Apr 7 report / Iran MoH OCHA update Apr 3 / GlobalSecurity/RFE-RL forensics report Apr 12. Iran Foundation of Martyrs combined toll (military+civilian) held at 3,468 as of Apr 19 per latest May searches — no new Iran MoH civilian-specific figure released May 3–9; GlobalSecurity Day-70 (May 8) tracker estimates 2,350+ Iranian civilian deaths. Civilian-specific high end unchanged (HRANA 3,636 combined figure from Apr 7 remains latest named-person count). No new public update through 2026-05-09. No new HRANA or Iran MoH civilian-specific figure released May 10–12. // Updated 2026-05-12 — no new public update. GlobalSecurity Day-95 (Jun 2) still references HRANA 1,701 civilian figure and 3,636 combined as latest; no new Iran civilian-specific release in Jun 1–4 window. // Updated 2026-06-04 — no new public update. No new HRANA or Iran MoH civilian-specific figure Jun 10–11. GlobalSecurity Day-103 (Jun 10) confirmed two Iranian air-defense personnel killed in Israeli Jun 8 raids — these are military, not civilian; no new civilian-specific data. Jun 10 US strikes hit water supply reservoirs in Sirik (Hormozgan province), cutting drinking water to ~20,000 residents during a 45–50°C heat wave; Iran and Al Jazeera called this a war crime against civilian infrastructure. No casualty (killed/wounded) figures published for the Sirik water strike from any source — search of PressTV, WANA, Iran International, and Al Jazeera Jun 10 coverage found only infrastructure damage reporting, no death toll. // Updated 2026-06-11 — no new civilian KIA figure; Sirik water strike noted without casualty data. No new HRANA or Iran MoH civilian-specific figure released Jun 12; Trump canceled planned strikes Jun 11 evening. // Updated 2026-06-12 — no new public update. No new HRANA or Iran MoH civilian-specific figure released Jun 13; Pakistan PM declared deal text finalized Jun 12 pending Khamenei sign-off — no new strikes on Iran Jun 12–13. No new public update Jun 13. // Updated 2026-06-13 — no new public update. No new HRANA or Iran MoH civilian-specific figure released Jun 14; no new US-Iran land strikes; deal diplomacy ongoing — Iran FM disputed June 14 MOU signing date. No new public update Jun 14. // Updated 2026-06-14 — no new public update. Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14; no new HRANA or Iran MoH civilian-specific figure released Jun 14–15; no new US-Iran land strikes; G7 Évian discussed deal Jun 15. No new public update Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — no new public update. No new HRANA or Iran MoH civilian-specific figure Jun 16–18; Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17 with Pezeshkian; no new US-Iran strikes on Iran; first Iranian oil tankers exited Hormuz Jun 17 (RFE/RL). No new public update Jun 18. // Updated 2026-06-18 — no new public update. Bürgenstock Jun 19 ceremony postponed — Vance did not depart; White House cited "logistics"; Iran delegation delayed over Lebanon strikes; no new HRANA or Iran MoH civilian-specific figure released Jun 19; no new US-Iran strikes on Iran. No new public update Jun 19. // Updated 2026-06-19 — no new public update
Multiple independent sources converge on a much lower figure than previously recorded. Wikipedia 2026 Iranian Strikes on Israel infobox: 19+ killed, 4,292 injured (Israeli MoH). Times of Israel war-in-numbers summary: 24 killed (all civilians, 10 by cluster munitions). Wikipedia Casualties article: 27 civilians killed. Key incidents: Beit Shemesh Mar 1 (9 killed), Haifa Apr 5 (4), Yehud Mar 9 (2), Ramat Gan Mar 17 (2), others. Previous config figure of 84–112 has no sourced basis and was significantly inflated — downgraded accordingly. Ethical flag: Israeli civilian figures are used politically by both sides; Magen David Adom is the most reliable source but its raw data could not be directly fetched. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from Wikipedia 2026 Iranian strikes on Israel / Times of Israel war-in-numbers / Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war. Updated May 3–9: Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war cites 28 Israeli civilians killed as of May 7 (up from prior 27 high-end figure); range set to 28–28 as sources now converge. // Updated 2026-05-09 from Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war (May 7 data). No new Israeli civilian death confirmed from Iranian strikes May 10–12; Hezbollah killed one IDF reservist (soldier, not civilian) in drone attack May 11 (PBS/VINnews) — not counted in civilian category. // Updated 2026-05-12 — no new public update to civilian figure. Wikipedia Casualties infobox (fetched Jun 4) still cites 28 Israeli civilians killed; no new civilian deaths from Iranian strikes confirmed in Jun 1–4 window. // Updated 2026-06-04 — no new public update. Iran struck a residential area in Tel Aviv on Jun 10, killing one civilian woman in her forties and injuring 27 others per available search results — this would raise lowEst and highEst to 29 if confirmed; however, the source (embedded in a search snippet citing the CBS/Euronews Iran-strikes-Jordan article) could not be independently verified via a direct fetch of an authoritative URL. Figure held at 28 pending corroboration from Israeli MoH or Times of Israel direct report. // Updated 2026-06-11 — holding at 28 pending verification of Jun 10 Tel Aviv incident. Jun 7-8 Iranian missile barrage (first since Apr 8 ceasefire, ~30 ballistic missiles) verified as causing no confirmed civilian deaths in Israel: Trump stated "the Iranian strikes didn't hurt anybody," NPR Jun 8 confirmed no injuries from volleys; falling debris ignited brush fires only. Ramat Gan couple killed is confirmed as a Mar 17-18 incident (already in the 28 count); Haifa 4 killed is confirmed Apr 5 (already in count). Israeli civilian toll holds at 28 through Jun 11. // Updated 2026-06-11 — no new confirmed civilian deaths from Jun 7-11 Iranian strikes on Israel. Trump canceled planned strikes Jun 11 evening; no new Israeli civilian death confirmed Jun 12. // Updated 2026-06-12 — no new public update. US shot down two Iranian attack drones near Hormuz Jun 12; no new Iranian strikes on Israel confirmed Jun 12–13; no new Israeli civilian deaths reported Jun 13. No new public update Jun 13. // Updated 2026-06-13 — no new public update. No new Iranian strikes on Israel confirmed Jun 14; deal diplomacy ongoing — Iran FM disputed June 14 MOU signing date; no new Israeli civilian deaths reported. No new public update Jun 14. // Updated 2026-06-14 — no new public update. Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14; no new Iranian strikes on Israel reported Jun 14–15; no new Israeli civilian deaths; G7 Évian Jun 15. No new public update Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — no new public update. No new Iranian strikes on Israel Jun 16–18; no new Israeli civilian deaths; Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17; MOU mandates end to hostilities on all fronts. No new public update Jun 18. // Updated 2026-06-18 — no new public update. Bürgenstock Jun 19 ceremony postponed — Vance did not depart; White House cited "logistics"; no new Iranian strikes on Israel reported Jun 19; no new Israeli civilian deaths. No new public update Jun 19. // Updated 2026-06-19 — no new public update
Strikes occurred throughout conflict (not just post-ceasefire). Wikipedia Casualties article breakdown: UAE 13 killed (2 military, 1 contractor, 10 foreign civilians), Kuwait 10 killed (4 soldiers, 6 civilians), Bahrain 3 killed, Saudi Arabia 3 killed, Oman 3 killed + 4 mariners = total 32–36 confirmed. Qatar had 7 ballistic missiles intercepted with injuries but no confirmed deaths. Wikipedia Iranian Strikes on Arab Countries article gives Oman 7 killed. Low end 29 (conservative cross-source minimum), high 40 (including uncertain Oman maritime figure). Category name updated to include Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Oman — previously missing. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war / Wikipedia 2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries / Al Jazeera Apr 8. Updated May 3–9: Iran struck UAE Fujairah port on May 4 (day 65) — UAE MoD intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, 4 drones; 3 Indian nationals wounded, no confirmed deaths in this new attack. UAE death toll from prior strikes remains at 13 killed. No new confirmed Gulf state deaths from May 3–9 strikes. // Updated 2026-05-09 from Al Jazeera May 4 / The National May 4. No new confirmed Gulf state fatalities May 10–12; ceasefire increasingly shaky per PBS/CNN May 11 — Trump called Tehran's proposal "garbage" and said deal is on "life support," but no new strikes on Gulf states confirmed this period. // Updated 2026-05-12 — no new public update. Jun 3 real-data update: Iran struck Kuwait International Airport with drones, killing 1 (Indian national) and wounding 63; Kuwait expelled two Iranian diplomats. Kuwait army intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones in the same barrage. Iran also struck Bahrain on Jun 3 — Bahrain MoD confirmed attack (drones + 3 missiles) but reported no casualties. Wikipedia Casualties infobox (fetched Jun 4) now shows Kuwait at 11 killed (up from 10); low and high end raised by 1 accordingly. // Updated 2026-06-04 from The National Jun 3 / NPR Jun 3 / Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war. Jun 10–11 real-data update: Wikipedia 2026 Iranian strikes on Oman article now documents at least 10 people killed and 17+ injured in Oman, significantly higher than the prior "3+" figure in this config; incidents include a Jun 10 tanker fire near Sohar (1 dead, 2 crew missing). Wikipedia Casualties infobox (fetched Jun 11) also confirms Oman at 9 killed / 18 injured. Revised Gulf-state breakdown: UAE 13, Kuwait 11, Bahrain 3, Saudi Arabia 3, Oman 10 = 40 low end (Wikipedia figures); high end raised to 48 to reflect uncertainty in Oman maritime + new Jun 10 incident and any yet-unreported Gulf deaths. Iran counter-struck US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan on Jun 10 — Kuwait and Bahrain militaries reported projectiles intercepted without casualties in those specific attacks. // Updated 2026-06-11 from Wikipedia 2026 Iranian strikes on Oman / Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war / GlobalSecurity Day-103 Jun 10. Trump canceled further strikes Jun 11 evening; no new confirmed Gulf-state deaths reported Jun 12. // Updated 2026-06-12 — no new public update. No new confirmed Gulf-state deaths Jun 13; US shot down two Iranian attack drones near Hormuz Jun 12 — Kuwait and Bahrain not struck. Pakistan PM declared deal text finalized Jun 12. No new public update Jun 13. // Updated 2026-06-13 — no new public update. No new confirmed Gulf-state deaths Jun 14; deal diplomacy ongoing — Iran FM disputed June 14 MOU signing date; no new confirmed Gulf strikes. No new public update Jun 14. // Updated 2026-06-14 — no new public update. Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14; authorized blockade removal; no new confirmed Gulf-state deaths Jun 14–15; G7 Évian discussed deal and Lebanon support Jun 15. No new public update Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — no new public update. No new confirmed Gulf-state deaths Jun 16–18; Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17 with Pezeshkian; no new US-Iran strikes on Gulf states; first Iranian oil tankers ("Diona" and "Hero 2") exited Hormuz Jun 17 (Tanker Trackers/RFE/RL). No new public update Jun 18. // Updated 2026-06-18 — no new public update. Bürgenstock Jun 19 ceremony postponed — Vance did not depart; White House cited "logistics"; no new confirmed Gulf-state deaths Jun 19; no new US-Iran strikes on Gulf states. No new public update Jun 19. // Updated 2026-06-19 — no new public update
Wikipedia documents 10 foreign civilians killed in UAE strikes alone (nationalities: Pakistan 4, Bangladesh 2, Egypt 1, India 1, Morocco 1, Nepal 1). Philippines reported 2 KIA separately. Iran war mariners also included in broader tallies. However, exact cross-theater totals for Filipino, Indian, Pakistani casualties from tanker strikes remain unverified. Range narrowed at low end to reflect confirmed floor (10 documented in UAE); high end kept wide for unverified tanker/Hormuz deaths. Cannot verify original 45–90 range — original source (UNHCR) could not be confirmed. Confidence remains unverified. // Updated Apr 21, 2026 from Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war (UAE breakdown). Updated May 3–9: Iran claims US forces killed 5 Iranian civilian passengers on May 4 in Strait of Hormuz incident — Iran said US struck two small passenger boats (Khasab-to-Iran route), killing 5 civilians; US did not confirm/deny civilian deaths, claimed it sank 6–7 IRGC vessels. Accounts directly contradictory. Rubio also noted "at least 10 civilian sailors" died as crews on stranded Hormuz vessels — this figure is unverified and may already be partially included above. Figures not added to low/high given contradiction; logged here as an unresolved May 2026 incident. // Updated 2026-05-09 from Al Jazeera May 5 (Iran civilian boat claim) / Rubio press conference May 6. No new confirmed third-country national deaths May 10–12. // Updated 2026-05-12 — no new public update. Note: 1 Indian national killed in Kuwait airport strike Jun 3 is counted in the Gulf states entry above, not double-counted here. No new confirmed third-country deaths outside Gulf category in Jun 1–4 window. // Updated 2026-06-04 — no new public update. Wikipedia 2026 Iranian strikes on Oman documents 1 additional death near Sohar on Jun 10 (tanker engine-room fire, 1 dead, 2 crew missing) — counted in Gulf states / Oman entry above, not double-counted here. No new confirmed third-country deaths outside those categories Jun 10–11. // Updated 2026-06-11 — no new public update. No new confirmed third-country deaths Jun 12; Trump canceled planned strikes Jun 11 evening. // Updated 2026-06-12 — no new public update. No new confirmed third-country deaths Jun 13; US shot down two Iranian attack drones near Hormuz Jun 12 — no reported civilian casualties from that intercept. No new public update Jun 13. // Updated 2026-06-13 — no new public update. No new confirmed third-country deaths Jun 14; deal diplomacy ongoing; no new US-Iran land strikes; no new Hormuz civilian casualties reported. No new public update Jun 14. // Updated 2026-06-14 — no new public update. Trump declared deal "now complete" Jun 14; authorized Hormuz opening and blockade removal; no new third-country deaths reported Jun 14–15; G7 Évian Jun 15. No new public update Jun 15. // Updated 2026-06-15 — no new public update. No new confirmed third-country deaths Jun 16–18; first Iranian oil tankers ("Diona" and "Hero 2", 3.8M barrels) exited Hormuz Jun 17 — no civilian casualties from transit reported (Tanker Trackers/RFE/RL); Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17. No new public update Jun 18. // Updated 2026-06-18 — no new public update. Bürgenstock Jun 19 ceremony postponed — Vance did not depart; White House cited "logistics"; no new confirmed third-country deaths Jun 19; CENTCOM mine-clearance continues (USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy transiting Hormuz) — no reported civilian casualties from mine-clearance operations. No new public update Jun 19. // Updated 2026-06-19 — no new public update
Iran War Casualties — Sourced Data Table
Every casualty and equipment figure on this page in one table — date confirmed, category, figure (low–high range where sources conflict), and primary source. Last verified 2026-06-19.
| Date confirmed | Category | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-19 | US military — KIA (killed in action)Verified | 13–15 | CENTCOM / Military Times / CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | US military — WIA (wounded in action)Verified | 413–538 | CENTCOM / Military Times / The Intercept → |
| 2026-06-19 | US military — MIA / unaccountedUnverified | 0–2 | CENTCOM → |
| 2026-06-19 | Iranian military — Military KIA (IRGC + Artesh)Disputed | 1,800–7,650 | HRANA / IDF / IRNA / Hengaw → |
| 2026-06-19 | Iranian military — Senior command killedVerified | 48–52 | Iran International / Al Jazeera / Reuters → |
| 2026-06-19 | Iranian military — Military WIADisputed | 4,200–15,000 | Iranian Red Crescent / IDF / HRANA → |
| 2026-06-19 | Lebanon — Hezbollah fighters KIADisputed | 1,000–2,500 | Wikipedia 2026 Lebanon war / Long War Journal / Times of Israel → |
| 2026-06-19 | Lebanon — Lebanese civilians killedVerified | 3,884 | Lebanese MoH / TASS / Middle East Eye → |
| 2026-06-19 | Civilian — Iranian civilians killedDisputed | 1,701–3,636 | HRANA / Iran MoH / Iran Forensic Medicine Org → |
| 2026-06-19 | Civilian — Israeli civilians killedVerified | 28 | Israeli MoH / Times of Israel / Wikipedia → |
| 2026-06-19 | Civilian — Gulf states (UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman)Verified | 40–48 | Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war / The National Jun 3 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Civilian — Third-country nationalsUnverified | 10–45 | Wikipedia Casualties of the 2026 Iran war → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US F-15E Strike EagleVerified | 4 (~$376.00M) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US MQ-9 ReaperVerified | 24 (~$720.00M) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US AN/TPY-2 THAAD radarVerified | 4 (~$2.00B) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US E-3 Sentry AWACSVerified | 1 (~$270.00M) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US RQ-4 Global HawkVerified | 2 (~$352.00M) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US MQ-4C TritonVerified | 1 (~$180.00M) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US KC-135 StratotankerVerified | 7 (~$875.00M) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US A-10 Thunderbolt IIVerified | 1 (~$19.00M) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US F-35A Lightning IIVerified | 1 (~$82.00M) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US MC-130J Commando IIVerified | 2 (~$200.00M) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US HH-60W Jolly Green IIVerified | 1 (~$28.00M) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — US AH-64 ApacheVerified | 1 (~$36.00M) | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — Iran Air defense systems (Bavar-373, S-300)Verified | 22 | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — Iran Ballistic/cruise missile TELsVerified | 60 | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — Iran Combat aircraft (F-4, F-14, Su-24)Verified | 18 | CRS R48887 → |
| 2026-06-19 | Equipment — Iran Naval (Kilo-class sub, frigates, fast boats)Verified | 14 | CRS R48887 → |
Equipment Losses
US attrition per CSIS Day-14 update (~$3.6B). Iranian figures from IDF BDA and satellite imagery; unit costs not publicly disclosed.
| Side | System | Count | Unit Cost | Total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | F-15E Strike Eagle | 4 | $94.00M | $376.00M | Two lost to SA-21 systems over western Iran; one to engine failure post-combat. CRS IN12692 (May 13, 2026) confirmed total of 4 F-15Es lost or damaged across OEF. // Updated 2026-06-04 from CRS IN12692 (Military Times May 22) |
| US | MQ-9 Reaper | 24 | $30.00M | $720.00M | CRS IN12692 (May 13, 2026) tallied 24 MQ-9 Reapers lost or damaged in OEF — up from earlier "12+" CSIS estimate. IRGC additionally claimed downing a second MQ-9 during May 26 self-defense strikes; CENTCOM did not confirm. // Updated 2026-06-04 from CRS IN12692 (Military Times May 22) |
| US | AN/TPY-2 THAAD radar | 4 | $500.00M | $2.00B | Struck by Iranian ballistic and cruise missiles at forward deployment sites. |
| US | E-3 Sentry AWACS | 1 | $270.00M | $270.00M | Aircrew KIA. Deadliest single US air loss of the war. CRS IN12692 (May 13) lists 1 E-3 Sentry. // Updated 2026-06-04 from CRS IN12692 |
| US | RQ-4 Global Hawk | 2 | $176.00M | $352.00M | Lost over Persian Gulf; debris recovered by Iran and publicly displayed. |
| US | MQ-4C Triton | 1 | $180.00M | $180.00M | CSIS Day-14 attrition update. CRS IN12692 (May 13) confirms 1 MQ-4C Triton lost in mishap. // Updated 2026-06-04 from CRS IN12692 |
| US | KC-135 Stratotanker | 7 | $125.00M | $875.00M | Mid-air collision over western Iraq Mar 12 during Epic Fury sortie killed all 6 crew (non-hostile). CRS IN12692 (May 13, 2026) confirmed 7 KC-135s damaged or lost across OEF — up from the single confirmed mid-air collision. // Updated 2026-06-04 from CRS IN12692 (Military Times May 22) |
| US | A-10 Thunderbolt II | 1 | $19.00M | $19.00M | CRS IN12692 (May 13, 2026) lists 1 A-10 Thunderbolt II lost in OEF. Previously not tracked in this config. // Added 2026-06-04 from CRS IN12692 (Military Times May 22) |
| US | F-35A Lightning II | 1 | $82.00M | $82.00M | CRS IN12692 (May 13, 2026) lists 1 F-35A Lightning II damaged in OEF. IRGC also claimed targeting an F-35 during May 26 self-defense strikes; CENTCOM did not confirm. Previously not tracked in this config. // Added 2026-06-04 from CRS IN12692 (Military Times May 22) |
| US | MC-130J Commando II | 2 | $100.00M | $200.00M | CRS IN12692 (May 13, 2026) lists 2 MC-130J Commando II aircraft destroyed on the ground in OEF. Previously not tracked in this config. // Added 2026-06-04 from CRS IN12692 (Military Times May 22) |
| US | HH-60W Jolly Green II | 1 | $28.00M | $28.00M | CRS IN12692 (May 13, 2026) lists 1 HH-60W that took small-arms fire in OEF. Previously not tracked in this config. // Added 2026-06-04 from CRS IN12692 (Military Times May 22) |
| US | AH-64 Apache | 1 | $36.00M | $36.00M | Downed near Strait of Hormuz on Jun 9, 2026 after collision with Iranian Shahed one-way attack drone during patrol. Both crew rescued uninjured by US Navy unmanned surface vessel (Corsair USV, Task Force 59). Whether drone collision was intentional under investigation; aircraft sank/is unrecoverable and considered a combat loss — multiple sources describe it as "lost" and "first US Apache lost in the Iran war." CENTCOM confirmed crew rescue but did not release aircraft-loss language. // Added 2026-06-11 from Aviation Week Jun 9 / Kyiv Post Jun 9 / The Aviationist Jun 9 / TWZ Jun 9 |
| Iran | Air defense systems (Bavar-373, S-300) | 22 | — | — | BDA from satellite imagery; IDF and Pentagon concur. No unit-cost disclosure. |
| Iran | Ballistic/cruise missile TELs | 60 | — | — | IDF claims 60+ launchers destroyed. Independent confirmation limited. |
| Iran | Combat aircraft (F-4, F-14, Su-24) | 18 | — | — | Largely destroyed on the ground at Hamadan, Bandar Abbas, Tehran-Mehrabad. |
| Iran | Naval (Kilo-class sub, frigates, fast boats) | 14 | — | — | 1 Kilo-class reportedly damaged; frigate Jamaran struck Mar 9. |
| US total attrition | $5.14B | ||||
How We Count and Cite
Why numbers vary
Both Iranian and Israeli governments have strong incentives to distort. Iran minimizes its military losses and maximizes civilian casualties; Israel and the US claim operational success. Independent verification inside Iran is severely limited by internet throttling, press restrictions, and the post-Khamenei succession crisis.
How we source
We publish low-high ranges drawn from two or more sources wherever possible. We prefer independents (HRANA, UNOCHA, CSIS, Brown Costs of War) over government briefings. Every figure carries a "last verified" date and a confidence flag: verified, disputed, or unverified.
What we do not publish
We do not publish single-source government claims as headline numbers. We do not sum contested figures across sides into a single death toll. We do not estimate indirect deaths (displacement, infrastructure collapse, denied medical care) — see Brown Costs of War for that work.
Update cadence
Figures are reviewed daily against DoD releases, CRS updates, Reuters, Al Jazeera, and Haaretz. Major revisions are logged on our /corrections page. If you believe a figure is wrong, contact us with source links.
Timeline of Major Casualty Events
Bürgenstock formal ceremony postponed; Vance does not depart; Iran delegation delayed over Lebanon; Lebanese MoH toll 3,884
The formal Bürgenstock signing ceremony scheduled for Friday June 19 did not take place. On the evening of June 18, the White House announced that Vice President Vance was not departing for Switzerland: "The logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable. As of now the Vice President is not departing tonight." Multiple US outlets (Axios, ABC News, The Hill/AP) confirmed the postponement. Al-Mayadeen (Hezbollah-aligned pan-Arab broadcaster) and subsequently wider media reported that Iran was delaying sending its delegation to Switzerland due to Israel's continued military campaign in Lebanon — Israeli strikes hit Nabatieh and surrounding areas on June 18, killing approximately 58 in the prior 24-hour period per TASS/MoH reporting. The White House stated the US delegation is prepared to depart "at first available opportunity." Lebanese MoH cumulative toll rose to 3,884 killed / 11,856 wounded as of June 18 (TASS Jun 18, tass.com/world/2148071) — up 58 killed / 5 wounded from the Jun 16 figure of 3,826 / 11,851. No new US-Iran direct land or facility strikes reported on June 19. No new confirmed US KIA or WIA. CENTCOM mine clearance in Hormuz continues: USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy transiting the strait; CENTCOM stated it will share a "safe pathway" with maritime industry once established. Most commercial vessels remain at anchor pending insurance resumption. No new official DoD/Pentagon cost figures released on June 19. (Axios Jun 19 / The Hill/AP Jun 19 / TASS Jun 18 / CBS News CENTCOM Hormuz)
Trump signs MOU hard copy at Versailles; first Iranian oil exits Hormuz; Israeli drones kill 4 in Nabatieh; Iran says "time to test implementation"
President Trump signed a hard copy of the 800-word, 14-point US-Iran MOU at the Palace of Versailles on June 17 while dining with French President Macron — Iranian President Pezeshkian signed the same document, marking the first time sitting leaders of both countries had signed the agreement. Fox News cut to live coverage as Trump shouted "it's signed." Macron welcomed the signing as "an important step in the right direction." Iran stated on June 18 that "now it's time to test the implementation" (Times of Israel Jun 18 liveblog). Separately, Tanker Trackers announced on June 17 that two Iranian supertankers — "Diona" and "Hero 2" — had exited the Strait of Hormuz carrying approximately 3.8 million barrels of crude oil, marking the first Iranian oil export through Hormuz since the US naval blockade began (RFE/RL Jun 17). In Lebanon, Israeli drone strikes killed 4 people in the Nabatieh area on June 17 — vehicles targeted in Mayfadoun and Shukeen (Al Jazeera Day 110 report). Israel also attempted to capture the Ali al-Taher hill southeast of Nabatieh; Hezbollah claimed to repel the assault. No new Lebanese MoH cumulative toll confirmed for June 17–18; last confirmed figure remains 3,826 / 11,851 (June 16 per Middle East Eye). No new confirmed US KIA or WIA. Bürgenstock formal signing ceremony confirmed for June 19. (The Hill Jun 17 / Fox News liveblog Jun 17 / NBC News Jun 17 / RFE/RL Jun 17 / Al Jazeera Day 110 Jun 17 / Times of Israel liveblog Jun 18)
Bürgenstock formal signing confirmed June 19; Israel Lebanon violations 84 (14 killed Jun 16); Lebanese MoH toll 3,826; no new US KIA or cost figures
The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed the formal MOU signing ceremony will take place at Bürgenstock resort (Nidwalden, Switzerland) on Friday June 19 — not Geneva city as initially reported. VP Vance confirmed attendance; Trump possibly also present. A major complication: Iran's army reported Israel had violated the Lebanon ceasefire 84 times since the MOU digital signing on June 15, warning the "aggressor should expect a harsh response." At least 14 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon on June 16 (IndexBox). Netanyahu publicly refused to leave south Lebanon, contradicting the MOU's requirement to end hostilities "on all fronts including Lebanon." Trump: "I'm not happy with the way Israel has handled themselves with Lebanon and Hezbollah." Iran's FM Araghchi: "Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from territories they occupied, the war cannot be considered fully concluded." Lebanese MoH: 3,798 killed / 11,781 wounded (Jun 15, TASS/palinfo.com); 3,826 killed / 11,851 wounded (Jun 16, Middle East Eye). Iranian parliament held a scheduled ratification vote on the MOU on June 17; outcome not confirmed by authoritative public sources as of reporting. No new US-Iran direct strikes Jun 17. No new CENTCOM KIA press release; no new US WIA release. No new official DoD/Pentagon/CSIS cost figures; $29B Pentagon comptroller figure (Hurst, May 12) remains latest cumulative official figure. (Al Jazeera Jun 16 liveblog / Tribune India Jun 17 / Swiss FM Jun 17 / NPR Jun 16 / Middle East Eye Jun 16 / IndexBox Jun 16)
MOU digitally signed by Trump, Vance, and Iran's Ghalibaf; Hormuz open in principle; no new US KIA or Lebanese MoH toll confirmed for June 16
On Sunday June 15, Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf digitally signed the US-Iran MOU — formally extending the ceasefire for 60 days, authorizing Hormuz to open toll-free, lifting the US naval blockade, and initiating 60 days of nuclear negotiations. Key MOU terms per US officials: Iran commits not to develop a nuclear weapon, agrees to surrender its ~440 kg enriched uranium stockpile and allow IAEA inspectors back in; a $300B reconstruction fund (financed by Gulf states, not the US) available to Iran if it meets compliance milestones. Vance told CNBC: "We fundamentally have all the cards here." Formal in-person signing ceremony scheduled for Geneva on Friday June 19. Despite Trump declaring the Strait "open," most ships were not yet transiting as of June 15–16 due to suspended maritime insurance and the need for mine-clearance corridor confirmation — 327 vessels still anchored, shipping experts expect 3–4 months for traffic to normalize. No new US KIA or WIA announced on June 15–16; no new CENTCOM KIA press release. Lebanese MoH did not publish a confirmed new cumulative toll for June 15–16 in available sources; last confirmed figure remains 3,783 killed / 11,699 wounded (Jun 14, via The Peninsula Qatar / Middle East Eye). No new Iranian military-specific or Gulf-state casualty figures released. No new US-Iran military strikes reported on June 15–16. (Times of Israel Jun 15 / CNBC Vance Jun 15 / The Hill $300B Jun 15 / CNN Business Hormuz Jun 15–16)
Trump declares deal "now complete"; Israel strikes Beirut Ghobeiri (3 killed); Lebanese MoH toll 3,783; deal signing June 19 Switzerland; G7 Évian discusses Lebanon and Hormuz
Late June 14, Trump declared the Iran deal "is now complete," authorizing the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and immediate removal of the US naval blockade. Pakistan PM Sharif confirmed a signing ceremony scheduled for Friday June 19 in Switzerland with VP Vance and Witkoff. Deal terms include: Hormuz opens toll-free immediately; blockade lifted; Iran removes mines in 30 days; $25B in frozen Iranian assets released; Iran commits not to produce a nuclear weapon; 60-day nuclear talks window; hostilities end including Lebanon. Earlier on June 14, Israel struck Beirut's Ghobeiri suburb — killing 3 people and wounding 16 (Lebanese Health Ministry). Trump condemned the strike as something that "should not have happened," warning it risked derailing the deal. Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf said the Beirut strike showed the US "either lacked the will to fulfil its commitments or the ability to do so." Lebanese MoH cumulative toll rose to 3,783 killed / 11,699 injured as of June 14 (confirmed: The Peninsula Qatar Jun 14, Middle East Eye Jun 14). No new confirmed US KIA. No new Iranian or Gulf-state casualty figures released for June 14–15. On June 15, G7 leaders at the Évian summit discussed the deal's consequences, lasting Hormuz reopening, Lebanon support, and concluding an Iran nuclear accord (Macron); UK, France, Germany, and Italy welcomed the deal; UN Secretary-General Guterres called it "a critical step." No new US-Iran land strikes reported on June 15. (RFE/RL Jun 14 / NPR Jun 14 / CBS News Jun 14 / The Peninsula Qatar Jun 14 / TechTimes G7 Jun 15 / Al Jazeera liveblog Jun 14)
Trump says deal to be signed Sunday in Geneva; Iran FM disputes June 14 date; Vance: language still being finalized; no new casualty figures
Trump stated publicly on June 13–14 that the US-Iran deal would be signed "on Sunday" (June 14) in Geneva, with VP Vance as the US signatory and Iran's Parliament Speaker Qalibaf as the Iranian signatory. Trump posted that "immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL." US Treasury Secretary Bessent said a deal could come "this weekend or Monday." However, Iran's Foreign Ministry stated the MOU "won't be signed on Sunday" but could happen in "coming days," and Iran's state-affiliated Fars news agency called a June 14 Geneva signing "completely baseless." VP Vance told reporters they are "going back and forth on a couple of language points." Deal terms confirmed by multiple US and mediator sources: Hormuz unrestricted with no tolls; Iran removes mines in 30 days; US naval blockade lifted; $24B frozen assets released; Iran commits not to pursue nuclear weapons; 60-day ceasefire extension including Lebanon; enriched uranium negotiated in 60-day window. No new US-Iran land strikes reported June 14. No new confirmed US KIA announced. Lebanese MoH cumulative toll held at 3,711 killed / 11,483 wounded — no updated figure confirmed for June 13–14 from an authoritative source. No new Iranian or Gulf-state casualty figures released. No signed MOU as of available reporting through end of day June 14. (NBC News/Fox News Jun 13–14 / Iran FM/Fars June 14 / The Hill 5 takeaways / CBS News live updates Jun 14)
Pakistan PM declares US-Iran deal text "final"; Vance says "still TBD"; US downs 2 Iranian drones near Hormuz
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on June 12 that "a final, agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached" between the US and Iran, saying "peace has never been this close." Pakistan stated it was working with both sides to finalize next steps toward a signing ceremony. Hours later, US Vice President JD Vance told CBS News that whether Trump would endorse the agreement was "obviously, still TBD," creating a public discrepancy between the Pakistani and US positions. Trump told reporters he believed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei had already signed off; US Treasury Secretary Bessent said a deal could come "as soon as this weekend or Monday." Iranian FM Araghchi said Iran was taking "service fees" for Hormuz transit and that the strait would not simply return to its prewar status — conflicting with US accounts. Separately, early June 12, Iranian forces fired on a tanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz; the US military shot down two Iranian attack drones defending the vessel. Lebanon saw only minor activity on June 12: one person injured in an Israeli air raid on al-Bayyad village (Tyre district) per Al Jazeera; Lebanese MoH toll held at 3,711 killed / 11,483 wounded (up from 11,413). No new confirmed US KIA. (ABC News / NBC News live blog Jun 12 / RFE/RL Jun 12 / Washington Post Jun 12 / CBS News / Washington Times Jun 12)
Trump cancels strikes, claims "great settlement" with Iran; IAEA Board resolution; Lebanon toll at 3,711
On the evening of June 11, President Trump canceled scheduled US strikes on Iran, posting on Truth Social that discussions had been "brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved." He told the Oval Office press that "we just made a great settlement of the war with Iran, subject to finalization of documents," anticipating a signing ceremony in Europe with Vice President Vance and negotiators Witkoff and Kushner "in the next few days." Key MOU terms claimed: Hormuz reopens with no tolls; US naval blockade lifted; Iran removes mines within 30 days; Iran commits not to pursue nuclear weapons; 60-day window for talks on enriched uranium and enrichment. Israel's PM Netanyahu stated Israel is "not a party" to the emerging MOU but received assurances it would include removal of enriched material and limits on missiles and proxies. Iran's FM spokesperson Baghaei said "Iran has not reached a final decision regarding any agreement." An IRGC-affiliated agency called deal reports "merely speculation." Stock markets surged and oil prices fell on Trump's announcement. Separately, the IAEA Board of Governors on June 10 passed a resolution (21-3-10; Russia, China, Niger opposed) demanding Iran declare uranium stockpiles and grant inspectors access — noting a 97-day monitoring blackout. Iran rebuked the resolution. Lebanese MoH cumulative toll reached 3,711 killed per HRW Jun 11 report. No new confirmed US military KIA announced through Jun 12. (CNBC Jun 11 / NPR Jun 11 / NBC News Jun 11 / JNS Jun 10 / HRW Jun 11)
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz to all vessels; US launches fresh strikes on southern Iran
Following continued US retaliatory strikes, Iran's IRGC joint military command declared the full closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessel traffic — oil tankers, commercial ships, and others — effective June 11, threatening to fire on any ship attempting transit. Explosions were reported in Sirik, Minab, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Gorgan in southern Iran as US CENTCOM conducted additional self-defence strikes. The US sent the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to the region to support efforts to keep the strait open. No new confirmed US KIA or US WIA announced by CENTCOM as of Jun 11. Lebanese MoH did not publish a new cumulative toll for Jun 11 in available sources; Human Rights Watch report Jun 11 cites 3,711 killed in Lebanon since March 2. (BusinessToday / GlobalSecurity Day-104 Jun 11 / Al Jazeera Jun 11 / Human Rights Watch Jun 11)
Iran strikes US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan; Lebanon toll reaches 3,696
Iran's IRGC launched retaliatory drone and missile strikes against US positions across the Gulf: drone attacks on the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, and a long-range missile strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Azraq, Jordan. Jordan shot down five incoming missiles; both Kuwait and Bahrain militaries reported projectiles intercepted without casualties in those attacks. The IRGC claimed it destroyed four targets including an F-35 fighter jet hangar in Jordan; Jordan denied injuries or material damage. A tanker near Sohar, Oman caught fire from a related maritime incident — 1 dead, 2 crew missing. Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and the Western Beqaa region killed 30 and wounded 92 in the prior 24 hours, bringing the Lebanese MoH cumulative toll to 3,696 killed and 11,413 wounded since March 2. Israel also struck Tyre on June 10. Trump pledged Iran would "pay the price" for delaying negotiations. (GlobalSecurity Day-103 Jun 10 / Al Jazeera Jun 10 / Euronews Jun 10 / TASS Jun 10 / Haaretz Jun 10 / Wikipedia 2026 Iranian strikes on Oman)
AH-64 Apache downed near Hormuz; US strikes Iran; Iran fires 30 missiles at Israel
A US AH-64 Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz; both crew were rescued by an unmanned surface vessel. Trump claimed Iran shot it down; a US official said a Shahed one-way attack drone was responsible; Iran denied deliberate targeting. CENTCOM launched retaliatory "self-defence" strikes on Iranian ports and islands in the Hormuz. Separately, Iran fired approximately 30 ballistic missiles at Israel overnight Jun 7–8 — the first direct strike on Israel since the Apr 8 ceasefire — in response to Israeli strikes on Iranian cities. Israel responded with strikes on air-defense systems and petrochemical facilities in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Mahshahr; Iran confirmed two air-defense unit members killed in those raids. (GlobalSecurity Day-102 Jun 9 / GlobalSecurity Day-103 Jun 10 / CBS News Jun 9)
Two IDF soldiers killed in separate incidents in southern Lebanon
Capt. Shahar Gamla, 23, deputy squad commander in the Commando Brigade's Egoz Unit, was severely wounded by a Hezbollah drone late Thursday (Jun 5) and succumbed to his injuries on Saturday (Jun 6). In a separate incident on Friday (Jun 5–6), Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21, of the Givati Brigade's Shaked Battalion, was killed by a suspected accidental firearm discharge in southern Lebanon — IDF investigating. Both deaths confirmed by Israeli military (Haaretz Jun 6 / Times of Israel Jun 7). IDF also confirmed that Hezbollah's chief engineer Abed Harb — commander of Hezbollah's engineering unit — was killed in an IDF strike in the same period.
Lebanese MoH toll reaches 3,516; Israeli strikes kill 48 in single day
Lebanese Ministry of Health cumulative death toll reached 3,516 killed and 10,674 injured since March 2. The Israeli Air Force struck the outskirts of Nabatieh, Sidon, and Tyre heavily, killing 48 people and injuring 97 in a single day — one of the deadliest days of the Lebanon campaign in weeks. (news-pravda Jun 4 / Wikipedia 2026 Lebanon war Jun 4 infobox)
Iran strikes Kuwait airport (1 killed, 63 wounded); US strikes Qeshm Island
Iranian drones struck a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, killing one Indian national and wounding 63, briefly closing the airfield. Kuwait's army intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones in the same barrage. Kuwait expelled two Iranian diplomats. Iran also struck Bahrain with drones and three missiles on the same day; Bahrain MoD confirmed it responded but reported no casualties. Concurrently, the US carried out "self-defence" strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island; Iranian media confirmed explosions. Lebanon saw at least 9 killed in Israeli strikes on June 3, including two paramedics, as the death toll continued to climb. (NPR Jun 3 / The National Jun 3 / Al Jazeera Jun 3 / CNN Jun 2–3)
IDF soldier killed in Hezbollah drone attack near Beaufort Castle
One IDF soldier was killed and three wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon — the latest Israeli military fatality in the ongoing Lebanon campaign. IDF troops operating north of the Litani River in the same period killed approximately 20 Hezbollah operatives and seized hundreds of weapons. (GlobalSecurity Day-95 Jun 2 / Times of Israel Jun 2)
Iran suspends nuclear talks; IRGC threatens Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
Iran suspended its exchange of texts with the US on June 1 in protest of Israel's expanding ground and air offensive in Lebanon. IRGC simultaneously threatened shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, and Iranian state media reported Tehran was preparing to fully close Hormuz. Foreign Minister Araghchi said there had been no "significant progress" in recent days; Trump insisted talks had gone "very well." Iran's position: war ends only "when it also ends in Lebanon." Brent crude rose ~5% on the day, trading near $95/bbl intraday. (GlobalSecurity Day-95 Jun 2 / Al Jazeera Jun 3 / CNN Jun 1)
US "self-defence" strikes on Iran; no confirmed casualties
US CENTCOM conducts self-defence strikes on Iranian missile-launch sites and boats at Goruk and Qeshm Island in response to maritime threats in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign ministry alleges repeated US naval harassment of Iranian commercial vessels over 48 hours; the IRGC warns of "certain" reciprocal response. No casualty figures confirmed by either side. (CNN May 25 / Al Jazeera May 25)
Lebanon toll reaches 3,042; 740 killed since Apr 17 ceasefire
Lebanese Ministry of Health cumulative toll reaches 3,042 killed since March 2 — including 211 children, 292 women, and 116 medics — with 740 of those killed since the April 17 ceasefire announcement. Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on May 19 kill at least 19, including four women and three children. (The National May 19 / Washington Times May 19)
Lebanon toll passes 3,000
Lebanese Ministry of Health reports 3,020 killed and 9,273 wounded since fighting resumed March 2. Israeli strikes kill at least 7 on May 18, including Wael Abdel Halim and his 17-year-old daughter Rama in the Baalbek district. Strikes continue despite the extended Lebanon ceasefire. (Al Jazeera May 18)
Hezbollah drone kills IDF reservist; Trump calls ceasefire "on life support"
A Hezbollah explosive drone attack near the Lebanon border kills an IDF reservist — the first confirmed Israeli soldier killed in the period since the April 16 Lebanon ceasefire. Separately, Trump says the US–Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support" after calling Tehran's latest proposal "garbage." Trump aides signal he is more seriously considering resumption of major combat operations. Ceasefire negotiations are deadlocked over sequencing: Iran demands Hormuz and sanctions be resolved before nuclear talks; the US demands Iran halt enrichment and surrender 440 kg of highly enriched uranium first. (PBS May 11 / CNN May 11 / VINnews May 11)
Lebanon death toll surpasses 2,800; 51 killed in single day
Lebanese Ministry of Health reports 2,795 killed since March 2, with 39 killed on May 10 alone. By end of day, Al Jazeera cites 2,846 total after 51 killed in a 24-hour period — the deadliest single day for Lebanon since early May. Strikes included a hit on Saksakiyeh killing 7 (including a girl), and a Nabatieh strike targeting a Syrian national and his 12-year-old daughter. Two paramedics from the Islamic Health Committee killed in southern Lebanon. Health ministry notes 74 killed in the prior three days and 103 medical workers killed since March 2. Israel strikes 20+ Hezbollah targets. (Al Jazeera May 10 / Kaieteur News May 10 / Haaretz May 10)
Israel assassinates Hezbollah Radwan Force commander
IDF strikes apartment building in Beirut's Haret Hreik neighborhood, killing Ahmad Ghaleb Ballout ("Malek Ballout"), commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force — first IDF strike on Beirut since Lebanon ceasefire began Apr 16. Strike coordinated in advance with the US. IDF also kills Hezbollah Nasr division intel chief Muhammad Ali Bazi and aerial defense head Hussein Hassan Romani in the same period. Hezbollah has not officially confirmed Ballout's death. (Long War Journal May 8 / Euronews May 7 / JPost May 8)
Rubio declares "Operation Epic Fury concluded"
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces at press conference that "Operation Epic Fury is concluded," declaring the offensive stage of the war over after 66 days. US shifts to defensive posture in Hormuz. Trump simultaneously announces Project Freedom (Hormuz escort mission) paused to allow Iran nuclear negotiations. (Al Jazeera May 6 / JPost May 6)
US sinks IRGC vessels; Iran claims 5 civilian deaths
US CENTCOM (Admiral Cooper) reports sinking 6 IRGC small boats attempting to interfere with US escort mission in Strait of Hormuz; Trump later says 7 boats sunk. Iran denies IRGC losses and claims US struck two passenger boats carrying civilians from Khasab, Oman to Iran, killing 5 civilians. Accounts directly contradictory; no independent verification. (Al Jazeera May 5 / CBS News May 4)
Iran strikes UAE Fujairah port (Day 65)
Iran launches largest post-ceasefire strike on UAE: UAE MoD intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 drones targeting Fujairah port and oil industry zone. A fire erupts at Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone; 3 Indian nationals wounded, no confirmed deaths. UAE condemns "treacherous Iranian aggression." Iran attacks UAE for a second consecutive day on May 5. (Al Jazeera May 4–5 / The National May 4)
War Powers letter declares hostilities "terminated"
Trump's War Powers Act letter to Congress formally declares hostilities terminated. Carrier groups remain forward-deployed; naval blockade and Hormuz disruption continue. Lebanese MoH still recording near-daily civilian casualties from ongoing Israeli strikes.
Ceasefire extended indefinitely
Trump extends the cessation of hostilities indefinitely via executive directive. No US-Iran direct strikes since Apr 7, but dual Hormuz blockade, Lebanon strikes, and proxy violations continue.
Hormuz restrictions return
Iran restricts most Hormuz transits again; no confirmed new combat casualties but posture returns to near-war footing.
Iran publishes casualty list
Iranian state media releases ~1,800 military "martyr" names; Tehran Ministry of Health cites ~1,400 civilian deaths.
Ceasefire (Pakistan-brokered)
Active combat pauses. Iranian missiles nonetheless strike Gulf states within hours — civilian casualties in UAE and Qatar.
E-3 Sentry shot down
US AWACS aircraft lost with all aircrew over eastern Mediterranean — deadliest single hostile air loss of the war.
KC-135 tanker crashes in western Iraq
US KC-135 Stratotanker goes down over western Iraq in what CENTCOM confirmed was a mid-air collision during an Operation Epic Fury sortie, not hostile fire. All 6 crew members killed — the largest single non-combat death incident of the war.
IRGC Navy cmdr Tangsiri killed
Israeli strike on Bandar Abbas kills Alireza Tangsiri and senior naval aides.
Dimona retaliation
Iranian ballistic missiles strike Israeli Dimona nuclear research center; 78+ injured, Israeli civilian casualties confirmed.
IRIN frigate Jamaran hit
Iranian frigate struck during Hormuz operations; crew losses reported.
Arleigh Burke destroyer struck
Iranian anti-ship ballistic missile strikes US destroyer in Persian Gulf; 12 sailors KIA — the single deadliest US day.
First US KIA
Two F-15E aircrew lost during suppression of Iranian air defenses near Tabriz.
Khamenei killed in opening strikes
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed by joint US-Israel strike on Tehran compound. Several senior IRGC commanders also killed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many casualties in the Iran war?
Total Iran war casualties (killed) across all parties run from roughly 8,373 on the low end to about 17,873 on the high end, reflecting deeply conflicting sources. The killed total combines US military (13–15), Iranian military (1,800–7,650), Iranian senior command (48–52), Hezbollah fighters (1,000–2,500), Lebanese civilians (3,884+), Iranian civilians (1,701–3,636), Israeli civilians (28), Gulf-state deaths (40–48 across UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman), and third-country nationals (10–45). Wounded run far higher — US WIA 413–538, Iranian military WIA 4,200–15,000, plus Lebanese injured of 11,856+. Figures last verified June 19, 2026 (Lebanese MoH: 3,884 killed / 11,856 wounded as of Jun 18 per TASS Jun 18; Bürgenstock formal ceremony postponed Jun 19 — Vance did not depart, White House cited "logistics," Iran delegation delayed over continued Lebanon strikes; Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17; first Iranian oil exited Hormuz Jun 17). We publish ranges rather than a single number because Iranian and Israeli government sources have strong incentives to distort and independent verification inside Iran is severely limited.
What are total Iran war casualties?
Cross-source totals as of June 19, 2026 put combined deaths at approximately 8,373 (low) to 17,873 (high). The largest single category is Lebanese civilians (3,884 killed / 11,856 wounded; Lebanese MoH Jun 18 per TASS Jun 18 — up 58 killed from the Jun 16 figure of 3,826 / 11,851; Israeli strikes hit Nabatieh area and surrounding villages Jun 18), followed by Iranian military (1,800–7,650) and Iranian civilians (1,701–3,636, HRANA). US losses are comparatively small and well-documented: 13–15 killed and 413–538 wounded (CENTCOM / CRS R48887 / The Intercept); no new US KIA announced Jun 15–19. US equipment attrition totals roughly $5.1B+ across 12 aircraft and radar types (CRS IN12692 + AH-64 Apache Jun 9). Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17 with Pezeshkian; first Iranian oil tankers exited Hormuz Jun 17 (RFE/RL); Bürgenstock formal ceremony postponed Jun 19 — Vance did not depart, White House cited "logistics," Iran delegation delayed over Lebanon strikes. The range is wide because state actors on both sides distort figures and independent access to Iran is restricted; we cite low–high bands with confidence flags rather than averaging into one disputed number.
How many Americans have died in the Iran war?
Official figures from CENTCOM (Apr 8, 2026) and CRS R48887 place US military deaths at 13–15. The 13 figure reflects combat and hostile-area-adjacent KIA per Pentagon DCAS individual names; the 15 total adds 6 airmen killed in a KC-135 tanker mid-air collision over western Iraq on March 12 (ruled non-hostile). No confirmed new US KIA through June 11, 2026 (GlobalSecurity Day-103). A US AH-64 Apache went down near Hormuz on June 9 — both crew were recovered; CENTCOM has not announced KIA from this incident. US wounded stood at 413 on the official Pentagon tally as of April 22 (after an unexplained removal of 15 WIA), with independent estimates of 520–538. There are no confirmed current US MIA. Secretary Rubio declared "Operation Epic Fury concluded" on May 6, 2026.
How many US soldiers have been killed in the Iran war?
Official figures from CENTCOM (Apr 8, 2026) and CRS R48887 place US military deaths at 13–15. The 13 figure reflects combat and hostile-area-adjacent KIA per Pentagon DCAS individual names. The 15 total includes 6 airmen killed in a KC-135 tanker crash in western Iraq on March 12 (mid-air collision during a combat mission, ruled non-hostile). No confirmed new US KIA through June 11, 2026 (GlobalSecurity Day-103). On wounded: the Pentagon's official tally stood at 413 as of April 22 (after an unexplained removal of 15 WIA from the count); independent estimates including The Intercept and Wikipedia place wounded at 520–538. No confirmed current MIA; both Apache crew recovered Jun 9. Secretary Rubio declared "Operation Epic Fury concluded" on May 6, 2026.
How many Iranian soldiers have been killed?
Estimates range extremely widely. Iranian state media acknowledge ~1,800 military "martyrs" (likely a severe undercount). IDF intelligence (Mar 15) claimed 6,000+ IRGC killed; Hengaw documented 6,620+ military deaths by April 8. HRANA independently documented 1,221 military deaths (and acknowledged this is likely far below the real figure). Senior leadership losses are unusually well-corroborated: Iran International documented 52 senior officials killed, including Supreme Leader Khamenei (Feb 28), IRGC Commander Salami, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Bagheri, IRGC Navy cmdr Tangsiri (Mar 26), and 40+ generals and deputy commanders.
How many civilians have died in the Iran war?
Iranian civilian deaths: HRANA documented 1,701 by names as of April 7 (including 254 children); Iran's Foundation of Martyrs reported 3,468 total (military + civilian combined) as of April 19. Israeli civilian deaths hold at 28 — no new Iranian strikes on Israel confirmed Jun 14–19; no new Israeli civilian deaths. Lebanese deaths: Lebanese MoH 3,884 killed / 11,856 wounded as of June 18 (TASS Jun 18) — up 58 killed from the Jun 16 figure of 3,826 / 11,851; Israeli strikes hit Nabatieh area Jun 18. Gulf state deaths total approximately 40–48 across UAE (13), Kuwait (11), Bahrain (3), Saudi Arabia (3), and Oman (10); no new Gulf-state deaths Jun 15–19. Trump signed hard-copy MOU at Versailles Jun 17 with Pezeshkian; first Iranian oil exited Hormuz Jun 17 (RFE/RL); Bürgenstock formal ceremony postponed Jun 19 — Vance did not depart; White House cited "logistics"; Iran delegation delayed over Lebanon strikes.
How many US aircraft have been lost?
CRS IN12692 (May 13, 2026) confirmed US equipment losses through mid-May include 4 F-15E Strike Eagles, 24 MQ-9 Reapers, 2 RQ-4 Global Hawks, 1 MQ-4C Triton, 1 E-3 Sentry AWACS, 4 AN/TPY-2 THAAD radars, 7 KC-135 Stratotankers, 1 A-10, 1 F-35A, 2 MC-130Js, and 1 HH-60W. On June 9, 2026, an AH-64 Apache was downed near the Strait of Hormuz by an Iranian Shahed drone — both crew rescued, aircraft considered a combat loss (unit cost ~$36M). Total US equipment attrition now exceeds $5.1B across 12 aircraft and radar types.
Why do casualty numbers vary so widely?
Both Iranian and Israeli governments have strong incentives to distort — Iran to minimize military losses and maximize civilian losses, Israel and the US to claim operational success. Independent verification inside Iran is extremely limited. We publish ranges citing both sides plus independent sources (HRANA, UNOCHA, CSIS, CRS) where available, and flag disputed figures rather than averaging them into a single number.
Is there a public DoD casualty list?
Yes — CENTCOM publishes individual KIA press releases and Military.com's "Honor the Fallen" page lists all 13 named service members. The Pentagon's Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) tracks running totals by service branch. Running totals are also reported in CRS R48887 (most recent: March 26, 2026, citing 13 KIA as of March 23). Our tracker aggregates these with independent reporting and flags any figure that relies on a single government source.
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