Over 1,300 Reported Dead in Middle East Amid U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran

Since February 28, over 1,300 people have reportedly died across the Middle East amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with Iran and Lebanon experiencing the highest casualties. Iran's ambassador to the UN cited more than 1,300 deaths, while Lebanese authorities reported at least 687 fatalities from Israeli strikes. Other affected countries include Iraq and Israel. The White House faced criticism for a social media video mixing war footage with entertainment clips. Reuters has not independently verified casualty figures.