WANA (Mar 17) – A spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Health has announced that, according to the latest figures, more than 1,350 of those injured in the conflict referred to as the “Ramadan War” are under the age of 18. The figure, he said, highlights the significant impact of the violence on civilians, particularly children.

 

Hossein Kermanpour stated in a media interview that as of 12:00 p.m. today (local time), the total number of injured has reached several thousand, including more than 3,200 women. He noted that the youngest injured victim is a one-month-old infant in Tehran, while the oldest is a 94-year-old woman from Kurdistan Province.

 

He added that over 1,350 of the injured are under 18 years old, including 87 children under the age of 5 and 50 under the age of 2. He emphasized that these individuals are civilians and were not involved in any military activities.

 

Kermanpour also criticized certain international media narratives, claiming that available evidence points to clear violations of human rights during the conflict. He further described foreign assistance, particularly from the United States, as contributing to the escalation of violence.

People attend a funeral ceremony for victims of Israeli and U.S. strikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 9, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

According to the report, Tehran Province has recorded the highest number of injured, followed by Lorestan, Ilam, Kermanshah, Isfahan, Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, and Khuzestan provinces.

 

Regarding fatalities, the spokesperson said that providing comprehensive figures falls under the responsibility of other authorities, as many victims died before reaching medical facilities. However, he stated that more than 230 of those killed are women, and at least 204 are under the age of 18.

 

He also referred to cases involving infants and even unborn children, noting that a pregnant woman and her two-month-old fetus were killed during the conflict.

 

Kermanpour emphasized that emergency and medical teams are prioritizing efforts to save vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, and mothers, describing them as vital to the future of society.

 

Finally, he reported casualties among healthcare workers, stating that so far 101 medical personnel have been injured and 18 others—including doctors, nurses, and technicians—have lost their lives.