The Iran War (Feb-Apr 2026) – Airwars

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The Iran War (Feb-Apr 2026)

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran, sparking a war which impacted the entire Middle East. A tentative ceasefire was announced 40 days later, with each side claiming victory. Negotiations for a wider agreement are on-going in June 2026.

Airwars recorded civilian casualties in 14 territories in the 40-day period, including Iran, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Lebanon, as well as attacks on merchant vessels. This page collates our documentation by location, including key findings and event-by-event records.

Monitored from 28 Feb 2026 to 8 Apr 2026

Civilian harm in Iran

In 40 days, the US and Israel declared striking more than 17,000 targets in Iran – a pace of warfare unparalleled in modern conflict.
Airwars tracked 285 civilian harm incidents – ranging from single individuals harmed to the strike on a school in Minab in which more than 150 civilians were reported killed.
Of these, 21 incidents are published – with the remainder still being researched or under review. Additional incidents are published weekly.
Reliable information was challenged by a near total internet blackout, repression campaigns, and disinformation, suggesting open source estimates of harm may be an undercount.

Key Research

Report

The human cost of the 40-day war

Civilian stories

The Victims of the Minab School Strike

Research

The record pace of Iran bombing campaign

Methodology Explained

How we document harm in Iran

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Monitored from 28 Feb 2026 to 8 Apr 2026

Civilian harm in Israel and the West Bank

In 40 days, Iran fired an estimated 650 ballistic missiles and thousands of one-way attack drones at Israel, while Tehran-backed Hezbollah fired hundreds of munitions from Lebanon.
While Israel’s air defence capabilities thwarted many attacks, Airwars monitored 124 incidents of civilian harm across Israel and the occupied West Bank.
Of these we have published 9 incidents, with the remainder under review.

Key Research

Civilian stories

Caregiver killed in ballistic missile strike

Munitions Identification

The munition remnants tracked in Israel

Report

Key findings on civilian harm in Israel

Methodology Explained

How we document harm in Israel

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Monitored from 28 Feb 2026 to 8 Apr 2026

Civilian harm in the Gulf and wider region

Following the U.S. and Israeli attack, Iran fired an estimated 6,400 missiles and drones at U.S.-allied Gulf states, with the UAE particularly targeted. Many missiles fired at Israel by Iran were also intercepted over other countries – including Syria.
While many Gulf states have missile defence capabilities, Airwars tracked 67 incidents of civilian harm both from direct strikes by Iranian forces across the Gulf and falling debris.
Of these, we have published 48 incidents – with the rest still under review. Additional incidents are published weekly.

Key Research

Research

Key findings on the Gulf region

Civilian stories

Four injured in Kuwait airport attack

Munitions Identification

Munition remnants from the Gulf and region

Civilian stories

The Syrian children killed by missile debris

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Monitored from 2 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026

Civilian harm in Lebanon

Following the start of the war in Iran, Israel’s simmering conflict with Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon saw a major escalation – with Israel ultimately seizing control of a large area in southern Lebanon.
In the 40 days, Airwars monitored 478 incidents of civilian harm in Lebanon.
Of these 14 have been published, with the remainder still under review. Additional incidents are published weekly.

Key Research

Research

How Israel escalated civilian harm in Lebanon

Civilian stories

The other victims of attack on Hezbollah leader

Wider conflict

Documentation of harm since 2023

Citation

Airwars analysis in Washington Post Lebanon coverage

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Monitored from 28 Feb 2026 to 8 Apr 2026

Civilian harm at sea

Immediately following the U.S./Israeli attack, Iran began attacking merchant shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This effectively forced the closure of the Strait – causing a sustained spike in global energy prices.
In 40 days commercial vessels were hit across multiple seas, from the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Some cases were declared by Iranian forces, in others the attackers were unclear.
In total Airwars tracked 8 incidents of civilian harm aboard commercial vessels, with at least 10 seafarers killed. All these incidents are published below.

Key Research

Research

Key findings on maritime harm

Civilian stories

Thai sailors killed in Iran maritime attack

Methodology

How we document harm at sea

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Civilian Casualty Incidents

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Al-Hashimiya District of Zarqa Governorate, Zarqa, Jordan

منطقة لواء الهاشمية

On the morning of Monday, April 6, 2026, one person was reported injured by missile or rocket fragments in Al-Hasimiyya District of the Zarqa Governorate of Jordan. Local sources reported that the attack resulted in damage to a house. Facebook account Adi al-Ajouri posted a video showing severe damage to the interior of a building,…

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Jordanian Military, Iranian Military, U.S. Forces, Israeli Military

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Incident Code

Location

Zarqa and Karak Governorates, Zarqa and Karak, Jordan

محافظة الزرقاء

On Friday, April 3, 2026, two people were reportedly injured by falling debris following the interception of missiles by the Jordanian Air Force in the Zarqa Governorates of Jordan. News service Al-Arabiya reported that the two victims were in a “moderate condition”. The same source reported that the Jordanian Armed Forces attributed these missiles to…

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Jordanian Military, Iranian Military

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the Ajban Area in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

منطقة عجبان في ابو ظبي

On April 3, 2026, 12 civilians - seven Nepalese nationals and five Indian nationals - were injured by falling debris in the Ajban area of Abu Dhabi, UAE, following the alleged interception of Iranian missiles and drones by UAE air defences. The day of the strike, the Abu Dhabi Media Office announced via Twitter X…

Summary

Airstrike (Drone Strike), Artillery

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Iranian Military, United Arab Emirates Military

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a farm in the Al-Rifa'a area of Fujairah, al-Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

مزرعة في منطقة الرفاع بمحافظة الفجيرة، الإمارات العربية المتحدة

On the morning of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a Bangladeshi national named Shah Alam Bhuiyan (age 45 or 50), was killed as a result of falling shrapnel from the alleged interception of an Iranian drone in the Al-Rifa'a area of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. WAM News Agency reported on its Twitter/X account @wamnews…

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

Civilians reported killed

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Iranian Military, United Arab Emirates Military

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industrial facility in Umm Al-Quwain, Umm Al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates

أم القيوين

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, an Indian citizen was reported injured by shrapnel from an intercepted drone near an industrial facility in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates. WAM News Agency reported on its Twitter/X account, @wamnews, that “authorities in Umm Al Quwain are dealing with an incident resulting from falling debris during an interception…

Summary

Airstrike (Drone Strike)

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

United Arab Emirates Military, Iranian Military, U.S. Forces, Israeli Military

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31 March–1 April, 2026

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Sefid Dasht Steel Complex, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiar province, Isfahan, Iran

مجتمع فولاد سفیددشت, استان چهارمحال و بختیاری

Around noon on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at least three alleged Israeli and/or US airstrikes hit the Sefid Dasht Steel Complex in Borujen, in the Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province of Iran, reportedly injuring up to two employees. Reports of civilian harm resulting from the incident varied. According to the Head of the Borujen Fire Department,…

Summary

Warehouse (Construction Material)

Civilians reported injured

Causes of Death / Injury

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

U.S. Forces, Israeli Military

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