The Iranian Red Crescent Society said that at least 555 people had been killed across Iran. The near total internet blackout makes independent verification of the exact figures extremely difficult as rights group warn the numbers could rise. Some residents interviewed by the Guardian said people in other cities had also received the text messages from the authorities. Meanwhile, civilians in Tehran said they were striving to flee to smaller cities as US-Israeli strikes intensify. How many die is something that’s killing me inside, but also how many were killed by the regime is still fresh on our minds.

Source: The Guardian March 03, 2026 15:25 UTC