On March 6, 2026, Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, addressed reporters in New York, delivering a stark account of the human toll resulting from the military conflict. He stated that 1,332 Iranian civilians have lost their lives due to strikes carried out by U.S. and Israeli forces. Iravani emphasized that the situation in Iran is catastrophic, with thousands more reported injured, including significant numbers of women and children.

The Iranian envoy condemned the military actions as deliberate attacks on civilians, asserting that the United States and Israel have targeted not only military sites but also critical civilian infrastructure, which he characterized as "war crimes and crimes against humanity." He pointed out that over 180 children have been killed and more than 20 schools damaged throughout Iran.

While the claims made by Iravani have not been independently verified, his statements highlight the increasingly dire humanitarian crisis unfolding as the conflict continues. He accused U.S. and Israeli forces of acting without regard for civilian life, stating, "Their intention is clear: to terrorize civilians and cause maximum destruction and suffering."

Amid these claims, Iravani reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to exercising its right to self-defense as enshrined in international law, maintaining that Iran's military responses are lawful and proportionate. He declared that Iran does not seek war, but insists on protecting its sovereignty and the welfare of its people.

Furthermore, Iravani called upon the international community to condemn what he termed "aggression" and to take action against military actions that threaten regional and global peace.

This grim report from the UN comes as tensions escalate further in the region, with both political and military dynamics rapidly evolving amid ongoing hostilities between Iran, the U.S., and Israel.