"Iran's representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said at least 1,348 civilians have been killed. The humanitarian toll continues to mount with more than 17,000 injured in Iran since the US and Israel launched their war on February 28."
"UNICEF described the situation as catastrophic, noting that more than 1,100 children have been reported injured or killed. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimated that up to 3.2 million people have been displaced within Iran since the conflict began."
"This figure is likely to continue rising as hostilities persist, marking a worrying escalation in humanitarian needs, UNHCR said in a statement. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed at least 687 people, including 98 children, according to Information Minister Paul Morcos."
Explosions continue across Iran, Israel, and the Middle East on the 13th day of conflict between US-Israeli forces and Iran. Iran's UN representative reported at least 1,348 civilian deaths and over 17,000 injured since the war began on February 28. UNICEF identified the situation as catastrophic, with more than 1,100 children killed or injured. The UN Refugee Agency estimates 3.2 million people displaced within Iran, with numbers expected to rise as hostilities continue. In Lebanon, Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed at least 687 people, including 98 children, according to the Information Minister. The humanitarian crisis escalates daily with mounting casualties and displacement.
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