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strikeSep 3, 2026

Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll

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The sudden recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported 18 dead in the last U.S. assault, including four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding. Iran’s health minister said 18 people were killed and 108 wounded in Tuesday night’s U.S. strikes across Iran.

Source: Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka Singh, Reuters; Menna AlaaElDin; Kanishka Singh; Reuters — Read the full report

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  • Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka Singh, Reuters; Menna AlaaElDin; Kanishka Singh; ReutersBy Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka Singh, Reuters; Menna AlaaElDin; Kanishka Singh; Reuters

    The sudden recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported 18 dead in the last U.S. assault, including four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding. Iran’s health minister said 18 people were killed and 108 wounded in Tuesday n…

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