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Thousands reported killed across region since Iran war began

Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East since the war between Iran, the U.S. and Israel began on Feb. 28, according to compiled figures from authorities and rights groups.

In Iran, U.S.-based rights group HRANA said 3,546 people have been killed since the war erupted. It said 1,616 of those were civilians, including at least 244 children. Meanwhile, the Red Cross puts the toll at at least 1,900 dead and 20,000 injured.

Lebanon has reported nearly 1,500 deaths from Israeli strikes, while attacks linked to Iran have killed at least 23 people in Israel.

Deaths have also been reported in Iraq and the Gulf countries of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman among regional security forces and civilians. 

Thirteen U.S. troops have been killed, according to Reuters, which noted the figures could not be independently verified.

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