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iran
military-escalation
unicef
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
UN News
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Friday, March 6, 2026
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Iran
In Iran, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it is deeply concerned about the deadly impact the ongoing military escalation is having on children there. Approximately 180 children have reportedly been killed and many more injured. The organization emphasizes the urgent need for the protection of children and an immediate cessation of hostilities affecting civilian populations.
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UN News
Friday, March 6, 2026