Iran’s Martyr Foundation Reports 1,230 War Dead

On Thursday, March 5, Iran’s Martyr Foundation said that the country’s war death toll has climbed to 1,230 people.

According to the Foundation, this statistic includes only those individuals who have “been buried so far.”

The Martyr Foundation is one of the most influential and well-funded institutions in Iran, tasked with supporting the families of those killed in state-sanctioned conflicts. In the Islamic Republic, receiving the official designation of “Martyr” (Shahid) from this foundation carries considerable legal and social weight, providing surviving relatives with pensions, education quotas, and other state benefits. By stressing that the figures only include those who have been “buried,” the foundation’s statement implies that the real death toll may be significantly higher, as some victims could still be trapped under debris or awaiting formal identification.

Meanwhile, the Red Crescent Society has reported that the death toll in Iran over the past six days is at least 1,045 people.

Internal organizations and media outlets have not distinguished between forces affiliated with the Islamic Republic and civilian citizens in their statistics.

The head of Iran’s Emergency Medical Services earlier said that more than 6,000 people have been injured since the war began, with around 2,500 of them still hospitalized, according to official figures.

Meanwhile, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society reported that 3,646 residential units have been damaged or destroyed in missile strikes.

Pir-Hossein Kolivand also stated that 14 medical centers have been impacted so far, and three hospitals are no longer operational.