Lebanon Says Nearly 400 Killed in Israeli Strikes as U.S. Warns Iranians to Stay Indoors

Lebanon’s health authorities say the death toll from Israeli strikes has risen sharply to 394 people as the regional conflict involving Israel, Iran and their allies intensifies.

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine said the dead include 83 children and 42 women. Nine rescue workers have also been killed since Lebanon became involved in the ongoing confrontation linked to the U.S.–Israeli campaign against Iran.

The updated figure marks a significant increase from Saturday, when the health ministry reported 294 deaths.

Iran has also reported heavy casualties. The country’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said on Friday that 1,332 civilians have been killed in Iran since the start of U.S. and Israeli strikes.

In Israel, emergency service Magen David Adom said 10 people have died since Israel launched its military campaign against Iran. Israel’s health ministry added that 1,929 people have been injured and evacuated to hospitals since 28 February, although some of the wounded have been unable to receive treatment due to continued missile attacks.

The conflict has also spread to other parts of the region. The United States Department of Defense confirmed that six U.S. soldiers were killed in an Iranian drone strike on an American military base in Kuwait last Sunday.

Elsewhere in the Gulf, the UAE Ministry of Defence reported four deaths linked to the escalating hostilities.

Authorities in Kuwait said two military personnel and two border guards were killed, while the country’s health ministry reported that a young girl died after being struck by falling shrapnel.

In Bahrain, the Bahrain Ministry of Interior said a worker was killed last week after being hit by falling debris during the attacks.