Najmuddin A Farooqi
The following assessment compiles reported losses and humanitarian consequences arising from the 2026 conflict involving Iran, Israel, the United States and several countries across West Asia.
For Iran, the available figures regarding casualties infrastructure damage and economic losses have been derived from Iranian government statements, Iranian state-affiliated media, “Xinhua” the official News Agency of China and “RIA Novosti” the official news agency of Russia.
For other countries, information has primarily been drawn from established international and regional media organizations and humanitarian agencies, including Al Jazeera, BBC News, CNN, Sky News, Haaretz, The New York Times, The Hindu and United Nations agencies.
The losses have been categorized into four comparative sections:
Table A: Casualties
Table B: Injuries
Table C: Infrastructure and Military Damage
Table D: Economic and Currency Losses
Countries examined include the United States, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.
Table A — Reported Fatalities
Country wise Entity
Iran 3,000–3,600+ , Lebanon 2,702, Israel 26, United States Military 13, UAE 12, Iraq 118, Kuwait 7, Palestine / Gaza 4, Syria 4 , Saudi Arabia 3, Bahrain 3, Oman 3,
Table B — Reported Injuries
Country wise Entity
Iran 26,500+,Lebanon 8,311, Israel 7,791 , UAE 224, United States Military 381, Saudi Arabia 29, Jordan 29, Qatar 20, Oman 16, Iraq Dozens, Kuwait Dozens, Bahrain Dozens,
Table C — Infrastructure and Military Damage
Country wise
Iran
Extensive destruction of residential areas, bridges, railways, airports, petrochemical facilities, pipelines, steel plants, schools, hospitals, and historic sites
Israel
Missile interception costs, localized infrastructure disruptions, damage in border regions
Lebanon
Residential destruction, healthcare damage, displacement crisis
UAE
Energy and aviation disruptions in limited areas
Saudi Arabia
Security and energy-sector precautionary disruptions
Bahrain
Limited infrastructure and security-related impacts
Kuwait
Disruptions to logistics and military coordination facilities
Oman
Minor infrastructure disruptions
US Military Installations
Damage and casualties reported at selected regional facilities
Table D — Economic and Currency Losses
Country wise Estimated Economic / Wartime Cost
Iran Approximately 270 billion USD
United States Approximately 25–35 billion USD
Israel Approximately 3 billion USD
UAE Approximately 1.3–2.6 billion USD
Saudi Arabia Approximately 2.4–2.5 billion USD
Kuwait Approximately 1.5 billion USD
Bahrain Approximately 787 million USD
Currency Conflict
Currency Reported Movement
US Dollar> Remained relatively stable
Israeli Shekel> Marginal appreciation
Iranian Rial > Depreciated from approximately 600,000 per USD to nearly 1,330,000 per USD
Humanitarian Situation
Iran > According to the Iranian Ministry of Health, casualties were reported across at least 20 of Iran’s 31 provinces, particularly in Tehran and Hormozgan. By late March 2026, Iranian authorities reportedly estimated:
Around 23,000 total casualties
More than 1,800 children affected
Approximately 4,150 women affected
Deaths and injuries among healthcare workers and relief personnel
The Iranian Red Crescent Society also reported casualties among emergency responders and humanitarian staff.
The conflict reportedly displaced large numbers of civilians, severely affecting livelihoods, healthcare access, education and transportation. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees stated that tens of thousands crossed into neighboring countries during the early stages of the conflict, while many later returned.
International humanitarian operations continued through agencies including:
World Food Programme
UNICEF
United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
These agencies reportedly focused on food distribution, healthcare, shelter, education and water access.
Lebanon > In Lebanon, the Ministry of Public Health reportedly documented over 1,000 deaths and more than 3,000 injuries, while more than one million people were displaced.
The World Health Organization reportedly documented repeated impacts on healthcare workers and medical facilities.
Damage to Infrastructure in Iran
Civilian and Residential Damage> Reports from Iranian authorities and affiliated media indicated widespread destruction across Tehran and other provinces.
Reported estimates included:
Between 87,000 and 125,000 civilian structures damaged or destroyed
Approximately 100,000 residential units affected nationwide
Nearly 45,000 homes in Tehran partially destroyed or requiring demolition
Around 23,500 commercial establishments destroyed
Transportation infrastructure reportedly sustained major damage, including bridges, railways and airport-linked facilities.
Satellite imagery and media footage also reportedly showed damage to a major bridge in Karaj and infrastructure associated with Tehran’s airport systems.
Healthcare and Educational Facilities
Reports indicated damage to:
More than 300 healthcare facilities
Approximately 700–900 schools and universities
Multiple hospitals and Red Crescent centers
Several healthcare facilities were reportedly forced to suspend operations during intense phases of hostilities.
Energy and Industrial Sector
Iranian and regional reports described significant disruption to strategic industrial capacity, including:
Up to 85% disruption in petrochemical export capacity
Damage to pipelines and industrial plants in Isfahan and Khuzestan
Reported impacts on Mahshahr and South Pars energy hubs
More than 70% disruption to steel production capacity
Major transportation network disruptions
Cultural and Historic Sites
Iranian authorities and media outlets also reported damage to cultural and historic locations.
Estimates suggested that between 83 and 120 historic structures, museums and monuments sustained varying degrees of damage.
Among the affected locations was Golestan Palace, a UNESCO-recognized historic site. Media photographs reportedly showed both interior and exterior damage to several heritage structures in Tehran province.
Casualties and Loss of Life in Iran
Reports cited by Xinhua News Agency, RIA Novosti, and regional media estimated:
Between 3,000 and 3,600 deaths and More than 26,000 injuries
Significant civilian casualties during the initial phases of the conflict
Early Iranian statements at the United Nations reportedly claimed more than 1,300 civilian deaths during the opening weeks of the war, with later estimates placing civilian deaths above 1,700.
Observations from Reported Sources
The cited reports collectively emphasized the extensive humanitarian and economic consequences of the conflict, particularly in Iran and Lebanon
The reported damage extended beyond military targets and reportedly affected civilian infrastructure, including:
Homes ,Schools, , ospitals, Transportation systems, Energy facilities, Industrial sectors, Cultural heritage sites
Iranian officials reportedly indicated that they may pursue international compensation claims for the large-scale destruction and economic losses resulting from the conflict.
