Reported claim

“US-Israeli strikes killed 204 Iranian children aged under 18 and 13 children aged under 5 during military assault from 28 February to 16 March 2026.”

moderate confidence 2 outlets · 4 reports

Held steady; reporting was consistent but did not move the assessment.

Sources

TASS English supports low reliability

The attacks have killed 214 children and 244 women

Mar 29, 2026

Press TV supports low reliability

Mar 17, 2026

Press TV supports low reliability

Mar 16, 2026

Press TV supports low reliability

The number of martyrs under the age of 18 and 5 has reached 204 and 13

Mar 16, 2026

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