Iran death toll reaches 1,045 on Day 5 — 33% increase in 24 hours; 130+ cities attacked across 24 of 31 provinces; Minab school toll contested (148 vs 168)

Al Jazeera live tracker and Iranian semiofficial Tasnim news agency report 1,045 killed in Iran from US-Israeli strikes as of Day 5 (March 4), up from the Red Crescent Day 4 figure of 787+. Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA, US-based) independently estimates ‘over 1,000 including children.’ HRANA now cites 168 students dead at Minab (vs 148 UNESCO-sourced figure in existing timeline). 130+ cities attacked across Iran. The 33% daily increase reflects continued strikes on populated areas including Day 5 attacks on Tehran, Qom, and multiple provinces.