2 stories for 2026-03-23 · Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access · Regional
A child was killed and three civilians wounded in the past 24 hours from US and Israeli strikes across Iran, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). HRANA reports the total civilian death toll has reached 1,407 since the war began, with at least 214 children killed since February 28, and more than 200 attacks documented across 15 provinces in the past day.
Conflict in the Middle East is causing widespread displacement, airstrikes, and humanitarian crises affecting multiple countries in the region and beyond. In Lebanon, thousands are fleeing their homes while others remain in the streets. In Egypt, fuel shortages driven by the conflict are raising prices and affecting citizens' livelihoods. The World Health Organization has warned that the situation in the Middle East has reached a critical phase.