Mohammad Saeed Arbabi Arrested by Security Forces in Sarbaz County

HRANA – Mohammad Saeed Arbabi, a resident of Kalat in Sarbaz County, has been detained by security forces for three days, and no information has yet been obtained regarding his whereabouts.

According to HRANA, citing Rasank, Mohammad Saeed Arbabi remains in detention.

According to the report, Arbabi was arrested on Monday, August 10, in the city of Kalat, Sarbaz County, Sistan and Baluchestan province, by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

Despite follow-ups by his family and relatives with judicial and security authorities, they have so far received no information regarding his condition or place of detention. This lack of information has heightened concerns among his family and relatives.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges brought against him.

Mohammad Saeed Arbabi, 21, is from the village of Anza and is a graduate of Farhangian University.

Rahim Hassanpour Arrested by Security Forces in Sardasht

HRANA – Yesterday, Rahim Hassanpour, a resident of Sardasht, was arrested by security forces in the city and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, Rahim Hassanpour was arrested in Sardasht.

According to the report, Hassanpour was arrested by security forces on the morning of Monday, August 10, at his workplace, an agricultural farm near the village of Banaveh in Sardasht County.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for his arrest, his whereabouts, or the charges brought against him.

Rahim Hassanpour, 30, is a resident of Nalas, Sardasht County.

Monthly Report – July 2026: Human Rights Situation in Iran

HRANA- This report provides a statistical overview of human rights violations documented by HRANA during the month of July, 2026. The continued execution of political prisoners, including two public executions and the execution of two juvenile offenders were among the most significant human rights concerns documented during the month.

Executions

In July, at least 66 prisoners were executed in Iranian prisons. Since the beginning of the current year, HRANA has documented approximately 854 executions.

Among those executed were two women and four Afghan nationals. Two executions were carried out in public. Abolfazl Sepahi and Amirhossein Safari were publicly hanged in Isfahan in connection with the January 2026 protests.

During the same month, two prisoners were executed for offenses committed when they were under the age of 18, in violation of international standards prohibiting the execution of juvenile offenders.

Of the 66 people executed, 31 had been sentenced to death on murder charges, 24 on drug-related charges, and one on a charge of rape. The charge against one of those executed remains unknown. Particularly notable was the execution of nine individuals on political charges or on the charge of moharebeh (“enmity against God”).

During the month, Iranian judicial authorities also issued 25 death sentences, including one against a woman. Seventeen death sentences were issued on political charges. Among them was the death sentence handed down to Mahnam Navab Safavi, who was convicted of moharebeh after being arrested during the January 2026 protests.

Freedom of Thought and Expression

In July, HRANA documented the arrest of 71 individuals in connection with the exercise of their freedom of expression. During the same period, one home search, one summons to a security agency, and five summonses to court were also recorded as violations of freedom of expression. In addition, 20 individuals stood trial.

Iranian courts, particularly the Revolutionary Courts, sentenced 45 individuals on charges related to the exercise of freedom of expression, handing down a combined total of 2,656 months of imprisonment. One of the most notable cases was that of Afshin Heyratian, a children’s rights activist, who was sentenced to 31 years in prison on charges including propaganda activities contrary to the sacred law of Islam and forming an illegal group.

Other penalties imposed during the month included 142 lashes, 48 sentences of internal exile, three travel bans, and five cases of deprivation of social rights. In addition, a sentence of 60 lashes was carried out.

Prisoners’ Rights

During the past month, HRANA documented the following violations of prisoners’ rights: 23 cases of denial of adequate medical care to prisoners or detainees; 57 cases of detainees being held in prolonged legal limbo; 22 cases in which the families of detainees were not informed of their whereabouts or fate; 10 cases of the transfer of prisoners to solitary confinement; 30 cases of denial of access to legal counsel; 63 cases of prisoners being held in inadequate or inhumane conditions; 9 cases involving the extraction of forced confessions; 2 cases of denial of family visits; and 5 cases of denial of telephone contact.

In addition, 20 prisoners went on hunger strike to protest their conditions of detention or prison conditions more broadly.

HRANA also documented one attempted suicide in prison. Homeyra Sharifi, who was arrested during the 2025 nationwide protests and is currently imprisoned in Evin Prison, attempted suicide and was subsequently transferred to a hospital.

Kolbars and Fuel Carriers

In July, the indiscriminate use of firearms by Iranian military forces claimed the lives of seven civilians, including six kolbars and a 13-year-old child.

The child was returning home with family members after finishing work at their family orchard in a rural area of Sarvabad County, Kurdistan Province, when border guards, mistakenly believing their vehicle belonged to smugglers, opened fire.

Workers’ Rights

During the past month, HRANA documented 20 labor protests and 11 labor strikes.

Workplace accidents claimed the lives of at least 18 workers and injured 47 others during the month.

Trade associations and labor unions also organized 43 protest gatherings.

In addition, 48 commercial establishments were sealed, primarily on allegations of failure to observe Islamic standards.

Women’s Rights

In July, HRANA documented the killings of nine women. In addition, two men were killed in so-called “honor” killings.
In Lorestan Province, two girls died by suicide after their private photographs were circulated online.

Children’s Rights

With regard to children’s rights, HRANA documented four child killings, one suicide, one child death, and 25 child injuries resulting from negligence. The organization also recorded three cases of physical violence against children.

In addition, the death sentences of two juvenile offenders were carried out.

Religious Minorities

In July, at least nine members of Iran’s religious minorities were arrested by security forces. HRANA also documented four home searches and two trials involving members of religious minority communities.

During the same period, seven individuals were sentenced to a combined total of 744 months’ imprisonment. Among the most notable cases was Arman Misaghian, a Baha’i citizen, who was sentenced to three years in prison.

In addition, two sentences involving the deprivation of social rights were issued against members of religious minorities.

Ethnic Rights

With regard to the rights of ethnic minorities and activists working on their behalf, HRANA documented 12 arrests, one summons to a security agency, and four cases of physical assault during the month.

Inhuman Punishment

With regard to cruel, inhuman, or degrading punishment, 15 individuals were sentenced to a total of 174 lashes during the month.

In addition, HRANA documented a violation of the right to privacy in which 117 people were arrested in Ramsar for allegedly “holding a nighttime party.”

Monthly Report – July 2026: Human Rights Situation in Iran

Isfahan Shohada Square Case: 16 Citizens Stand Trial, Several Face “Enmity Against God” Charges

HRANA – HRANA has obtained information regarding the case of 16 citizens arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests, a case referred to as the “Isfahan Shohada Square Case.” HRANA has so far verified the identities of 12 of the defendants. Several of these citizens are facing charges of moharebeh (enmity against God), an accusation that carries severe criminal consequences, including the possibility of a death sentence.

According to HRANA, judicial proceedings are underway against 16 citizens arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests in a case known as the “Isfahan Shohada Square Case.”

Note: The “Isfahan Shohada Square Case” should not be confused with the separate “Isfahan Alikhani Square Case.” Although the two cases involve a similar number of defendants and comparable charges, they are distinct judicial proceedings. In the Alikhani Square case, several defendants were sentenced to death.

HRANA has verified the identities of 12 of the defendants. They are:

• Ahmadreza Saeedi
• Navid Elyasi
• Abolfazl Dadgostar
• Mehdi Mansouri
• Hamed Mehralian
• Mehdi Asadi
• Three brothers: Milad Boveyri, Mehrdad Boveyri, and Ali Boveyri
• Two 20-year-old twin sisters: Taraneh Rahimi and Romina Rahimi
• Setayesh Saedi

These citizens are currently being held in Dastgerd Prison and Dowlatabad Prison in Isfahan. The identities of the remaining four defendants had not been verified by HRANA at the time of publication.

Hearing Held at Dastgerd Prison

According to information received by HRANA, the hearing for all 16 defendants was held on July 13, at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. The proceedings were video recorded.

Judge Morteza Barati and Judge Mohammadreza Tavakkoli presided over the hearing. An individual identified by the surname Kheirollahi attended the session as the prosecutor’s representative.

According to information obtained by HRANA, the case was registered with Branch 5 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court. However, it has been adjudicated by judges from Branch One of the Revolutionary Court in the city.

Most of the defendants are accused of moharebeh through the use of bladed weapons, destruction of public property amounting to “moharebeh”, “assembly and collusion against national security,” and “propaganda against the regime.”

Defense Lawyers Denied Full Access to the Case File

Before the hearing, defense attorneys were denied access to the majority of the case file and were not given the opportunity to fully review the documents, evidence, and other materials contained in it.

In response to these restrictions, the defense lawyers objected and requested sufficient time to examine the case file, as well as a postponement of the court’s verdict.

A source close to the families of several defendants told HRANA:

“The lawyers’ access to the case file was restricted, and they were unable to review all of the documents and evidence before the hearing.”

Restricting defense lawyers’ access to the contents of the case file—particularly in a case in which several defendants face the charge of moharebeh (enmity against God) and the risk of severe punishments—can seriously undermine the right to an effective defense, adequate time and facilities to prepare that defense, and the guarantees of a fair trial.

Differences in the Charges Against Some Defendants

According to HRANA’s investigations and documentation, two of the defendants have been charged with aiding and abetting moharebeh and aiding and abetting the destruction of public property.

The charges against Setayesh Saedi also differ from those brought against several of the other defendants. The principal charge in her case is “assembly and collusion against national security.” Based on the evidence contained in the case file, her defense lawyers have requested that she be acquitted.

Several Defendants Connected to Shoe Stores in Shohada Square

According to information obtained by HRANA, the events underlying this case originated in the vicinity of several shoe stores in Shohada Square in Isfahan. Most of the defendants either owned or worked at these stores.

Among the defendants are three brothers, Milad Booari, Mehrdad Booari, and Ali Booari. Milad Booari owned a shoe store in Isfahan, while his two brothers and their mother worked at the same shop. Taraneh Rahimi and Ahmadreza Saeedi were also employees of that store.

Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, twin sisters, are also among the defendants.

Defendant Alleges Torture During Interrogation

During the court hearing, Ahmadreza Saeedi told the judges that he had been subjected to torture while under interrogation.

According to his testimony, the investigating judge personally used an electric stun gun to inflict injuries to his neck and genitals.

At the time of publication, it remains unclear whether a formal complaint has been filed regarding Mr. Saeedi’s allegations or whether an independent investigation has been opened to examine the torture claims and identify those allegedly responsible.

Given the nature and severity of the conduct described, the allegations raised by the defendant require a prompt, independent, impartial, and effective investigation. Furthermore, any statements or confessions that may have been obtained through torture, threats, or other forms of ill-treatment should not be relied upon in judicial proceedings or used as the basis for a conviction.

Uncertainty Surrounding the Defendants’ Alleged Connection to the Deaths of Two Individuals

During the January 2026 protests, two individuals lost their lives in the vicinity of Shohada Square in Isfahan. These events ultimately led to the judicial case known as the “Isfahan Shohada Square Case.”

One of the deceased was identified as a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while the other was described as a homeless man.

20-year-old Taraneh Rahimi
20-year-old Taraneh Rahimi

According to information obtained by HRANA, the indictment issued against the defendants does not include any specific murder charges related to the deaths of these two individuals. Instead, the proceedings have focused on charges including moharebeh (enmity against God), destruction of public property, assembly and collusion against national security, and propaganda against the regime.

A source familiar with the case told HRANA that, during the hearing, no evidence was presented specifically establishing the defendants’ involvement in the deaths of the two individuals.

The source further stated that the location where the IRGC member died was separate from the area where several of the defendants were working near the shoe stores, and that, according to the available information, no connection has been established between those defendants and the incident that resulted in his death.

Regarding the second victim, the same source said that a video found on the mobile phones of several defendants shows Taraneh Rahimi urging those present not to assault the homeless man while a group of individuals was attacking him.

According to information received by HRANA, this video has been included among the evidence in the case file.

In light of the absence of any specific murder charges in the indictment, and the available information indicating that no evidence was presented linking the defendants to the deaths of these two individuals, attributing legal responsibility for those deaths to the defendants would be without legal basis.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

Ten-Day Report on the New Wave of Attacks on Iran: Human Casualties and Disruption of Critical Infrastructure

HRANA – From the beginning of the new wave of U.S. attacks on Iran on July 8 through July 17, HRANA documented at least 376 incidents related to these attacks across 54 locations in 15 provinces nationwide.

The collected data indicates that a significant portion of the attacks has been concentrated in southern Iran, particularly along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Military bases and defense facilities have been among the announced or reported targets. However, ports, piers, fishing vessels, bridges, railway lines, airports, telecommunications towers, and a number of infrastructures related to water, food, communications, transportation, and local economies have also been targeted or damaged as a result of the attacks.

Based on the cases that HRANA has documented and verified as of the time of publication, at least 48 people have been reported killed and 68 injured. In one of the most severe reported incidents, a one-year-old child in Bandar Abbas lost one hand after being struck by shrapnel, and the child’s condition has been reported as critical.

The head of the Ministry of Health’s Public Relations and Information Center has also announced that the number of people injured in the attacks has exceeded 400, while 38 people have lost their lives. The official did not specify whether these figures include military personnel, civilians, or both groups, nor whether they represent all casualties or only those registered at medical facilities. The discrepancy between HRANA’s figures and the official statistics underscores the challenges of verification under the current circumstances. Given the ongoing attacks and restrictions on access to information, the actual number of casualties may be higher than the documented figures.

This report does not assess the competing claims made by the parties regarding the nature or use of the targeted sites, nor does it evaluate the legal legitimacy of the military operations. Instead, it focuses on the documented consequences of these attacks for the civilian population, including access to essential services, transportation, communications, livelihoods, and the economic security of local communities.

About the Data and Counting Methodology

All documented incidents, including attacks, projectile impacts, explosions, and other events related to aerial operations, have been included in the overall incident count. Therefore, the registration of 376 incidents does not necessarily mean that 376 separate attacks or military operations took place. Multiple incidents may correspond to different waves of a single attack, multiple impacts within the same area, or separate reports concerning the same operation.

Because the attacks are ongoing, access to some affected areas remains restricted, communications have been disrupted, and information continues to emerge gradually, the figures presented in this report represent minimum confirmed counts and remain subject to revision. In cases where there was a possibility of overlap, duplicate counting, or insufficient information, HRANA refrained from reporting definitive figures and included only those cases that could be verified to a reasonable degree.

Key Findings

Between July 8 and July 17 :

• At least 376 incidents related to the attacks were documented across 15 provinces.

• These incidents were reported in 54 geographic locations, including 45 cities and urban areas, four counties, one district, and four islands.

• At least 48 people have been reported killed and 68 injured.

• Among the victims documented by HRANA, 20 civilians have been reported killed and 46 civilians injured.

• At least 40 fishing vessels were damaged or completely destroyed.

• A number of bridges, railway lines, airports, telecommunications towers, piers, water facilities, and food storage centers sustained damage.

• The highest concentration of reported incidents was recorded in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Bushehr, Sirik, Chabahar, Choghadak, and Konarak.

Geographic Distribution and Concentration of Attacks in Southern Iran

An analysis of the collected data indicates that the provinces of Hormozgan, Bushehr, Khuzestan, and Sistan and Baluchestan have been among the principal geographic focal points of this new wave of attacks.

Bandar Abbas recorded the highest number of reported incidents. It was followed by Qeshm, Bushehr, Sirik, Chabahar, Choghadak, and Konarak among the most frequently affected locations. The concentration of incidents in cities, ports, islands, and coastal areas indicates that the coastlines of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman have been among the primary operational theaters of these attacks.

The high concentration of naval, air, and air defense bases in southern Iran may be one factor behind the focus of the attacks in these areas. At the same time, the presence of civilian populations, commercial ports, fishing piers, industrial facilities, transportation routes, and public service infrastructure has meant that the consequences of the attacks have extended well beyond military installations.

The attacks have not been confined to southern Iran. Incidents have also been documented in the provinces of Tehran, Isfahan, Semnan, Lorestan, Ilam, and several other provinces.

Casualties and Human Impact

According to data documented and verified by HRANA, at least 48 people have been reported killed in the course of the attacks. Of these, 20 were civilians and 28 were military personnel.

In addition, at least 68 people have been reported injured, including 46 civilians and 22 military personnel.

Among the documented cases, the injury of a one-year-old child in Bandar Abbas stands out as one of the most alarming humanitarian consequences reported. The child lost one hand after being struck by shrapnel, and the child’s condition has been reported as critical.

In several other cases, deaths or injuries have been confirmed, but insufficient information was available regarding the exact number of victims, their identities, or whether they were civilians or military personnel. These cases have not been included in HRANA’s final statistics pending further verification.

Meanwhile, the head of the Ministry of Health’s Public Relations and Information Center announced that, as of 6:30 a.m. on July 17 (Europe time), more than 400 people had been injured as a result of the attacks, while 38 people had lost their lives.

According to these official figures, the injured included 22 women and 9 individuals under the age of 18, while the fatalities included three women and one person under the age of 18. The official also stated that 37 of the injured remained hospitalized.

The Ministry of Health did not specify whether these figures refer solely to civilians or also include military casualties. It is also unclear whether the reported numbers represent all casualties or only those who were transported to medical facilities.

Accordingly, the official figures and HRANA’s findings should be regarded as two separate datasets, likely based on different methodologies and scopes, and should not be combined without additional corroborating information.

Major Targets and Damaged Infrastructure

The documented targets during this reporting period can be classified into four main categories:

1. Military and Defense Facilities

A significant portion of the documented incidents involved military bases and defense installations. Reported targets included Army naval and air force bases, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters and command centers, air defense systems, military garrisons, barracks, troop deployment sites, and coastal control centers.

Notable documented examples include:

• The First Naval District of the Army;

• Shahid Abdolkarimi Base;

• Bandar Abbas Air Base;

• The Konarak Naval Military Zone;

• An IRGC headquarters in Saravan;

• A number of IRGC command centers and facilities;

• Naein Military Base;

• Military and air defense facilities in the provinces of Bushehr, Hormozgan, Tehran, Isfahan, and Sistan and Baluchestan.

Independent and comprehensive information is not yet available regarding the extent of the damage, the operational status of these facilities following the attacks, or the number of personnel present at the time.

2. Ports, Piers, and the Maritime Economy

One of the most prominent patterns documented during this period is the damage inflicted on infrastructure associated with maritime activities and the coastal economy.

Reportedly affected infrastructure includes:

• Sirik Commercial Pier;

• Fishing piers in Sirik and Bandar Abbas;

• Bonood Pier in Asaluyeh;

• Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar;

• Shahid Kalantari Port in Chabahar;

• Sirik Commercial Port;

• A Maritime Traffic Control Center;

• Fishing boats and traditional fishing vessels operating along the southern coastline.

Based on the information collected, at least 40 fishing vessels were burned, severely damaged, or sunk.

The damage to piers and fishing vessels extends far beyond the destruction of property. It may disrupt the livelihoods of fishermen, port workers, truck drivers, local merchants, vessel repair workers, and families whose incomes depend on the maritime economy for an extended period.

A comprehensive assessment of the number of people who have lost their jobs or sources of income, the financial cost of the damage, and the duration of disruptions to port and pier operations is not yet available.

3. Transportation and Communications

A number of transportation and communications infrastructure sites were also damaged during the attacks. Documented cases include:

• Iranshahr Airport;

• Semnan Airport;

• The Aq-Tappeh Khan Railway Bridge on the Tehran–Mashhad railway line;

• The Bandar Abbas railway junction;

• Several bridges in Khamir County;

• Telecommunications towers in eastern Hormozgan Province;

• Several additional telecommunications towers in other parts of the country.

Damage to bridges, railways, and airports can disrupt the movement of civilians, the transport of patients, emergency response efforts, the delivery of food and medicine, and broader supply chains.

Even where a transportation route or facility also serves a military function, civilian populations and the distribution networks for essential goods may depend on the same infrastructure. The destruction or closure of these routes can restrict public access to food, medicine, healthcare services, hygiene supplies, and other basic necessities.

In the city of Veysian, in Lorestan Province, one of the attacks disrupted landline telephone, mobile phone, and internet services in the Veysian District and Mamulan County. In Bandar Abbas, damage to a telecommunications tower was also accompanied by a power outage in the Tappeh Allah Akbar area.

Disruptions to communications can affect more than daily life. They may also limit people’s ability to contact emergency services, receive security warnings, check on the safety of family members, and document conditions in affected areas.

4. Water, Food, and Industrial Facilities

Some infrastructure related to essential needs and economic activity was also among the documented sites damaged during the attacks, including:

• Hendijan Water Pumping Station;

• Hoveyzeh Wheat Storage Silo;

• Souza Fish Meal Factory on Qeshm Island;

• A bottled water factory in Dehloran.

Damage to water facilities may disrupt local residents’ access to drinking water and municipal water services. Damage to wheat storage silos may also affect the storage and distribution of food supplies, particularly if transportation routes and supply chains are disrupted at the same time.

Factories and processing facilities are also major sources of employment for local workers. The suspension of their operations may result in reduced production, temporary or prolonged unemployment, and loss of household income.

At present, there is insufficient information regarding the extent of the damage, the duration of operational disruptions, the number of affected workers, or the potential environmental consequences.

Impact of the Attacks on Civilians’ Daily Lives

The humanitarian consequences of the attacks extend beyond the number of people killed and injured. Damage to or the disruption of critical infrastructure can affect a broad range of people’s everyday needs.

Damage to roads, bridges, and railway lines may slow or halt the transportation of food, medicine, fuel, medical supplies, and other essential goods. The destruction of piers and fishing vessels may threaten the livelihoods and food security of coastal communities. Disruptions to telecommunications may make it more difficult to contact emergency services and access information. Damage to water facilities and food storage infrastructure may also have more direct consequences for public health and well-being.

Damage to homes, vehicles, vessels, businesses, and other private property may also impose significant financial burdens on families through the loss of assets and the reduction or loss of income.

These consequences may persist even after the attacks have ended, particularly in areas where rebuilding infrastructure, replacing equipment, and restoring economic activity will require substantial time and resources.

The Need to Distinguish Military Claims from Humanitarian Consequences

The United States has stated that some of the targeted sites served dual-use functions, were being used for military purposes, or played a role in Iran’s military logistics network. Iranian officials have likewise presented differing accounts and claims regarding the nature of the targets and the consequences of the attacks.

In this report, HRANA is not in a position to confirm or reject the operational or military claims made by either party. Nor does the report reach conclusions regarding the legality or illegality of any specific attack.

Nevertheless, regardless of the parties’ competing claims, it is essential to examine the actual impact of the attacks on civilian life. A road, bridge, airport, port, or telecommunications network may, irrespective of any alleged military use, also be indispensable for the movement of civilians, the distribution of food and medicine, access to healthcare facilities, and the continuation of economic activity.

For this reason, documenting damage to infrastructure should be accompanied by an assessment of its consequences for local populations, public services, and access to essential needs.

Conclusion

The data documented by HRANA between July 8 and July 17 indicates that the latest wave of U.S. attacks on Iran has affected a broad geographic area, with its primary concentration in the country’s south, particularly along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Bushehr, Sirik, Chabahar, Choghadak, and Konarak were among the locations with the highest number of reported incidents. In these areas, in addition to military bases and facilities, damage was documented to piers, fishing vessels, port infrastructure, maritime traffic control facilities, and communications, transportation, and public service infrastructure.

According to HRANA’s current data, at least 48 people have been reported killed and 68 injured. Among them, 20 civilians have been reported killed and 46 civilians injured. The Ministry of Health has also reported more than 400 injuries and 38 fatalities, although insufficient detail has been released to allow a direct comparison between the official figures and HRANA’s data.

The available findings indicate that the consequences of the attacks have extended beyond direct casualties and damage to military facilities, affecting transportation, communications, water and food supply, the maritime economy, local industries, and the livelihoods of civilians.

Given the continuation of the attacks, restricted access to affected areas, and the lack of complete information regarding some incidents, the figures and findings presented in this report should be regarded as minimum documented counts as of July 17. A more comprehensive assessment of the humanitarian, economic, and infrastructural consequences will require continued verification, greater access to local information, and independent assessment of the condition of public services and affected communities.

The current wave of attacks forms part of the broader conflict that began on February 28, 2026, with the start of U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran and Iran’s subsequent retaliatory attacks. Following mediation by Pakistan, Iran and the United States reached a temporary memorandum of understanding on June 17, providing for a cessation of military operations and the start of a 60-day process aimed at continuing negotiations and reaching a final agreement. However, the arrangement remained in effect for less than a month. Over the past ten days, with both sides accusing the other of violating the agreement, military attacks and tensions have resumed on a sustained basis.

This report focuses on the incidents and humanitarian consequences of this latest phase of the conflict following the temporary agreement. HRANA has previously published a comprehensive report examining the course of the war since February 28, the scope of the attacks, and their humanitarian and infrastructural consequences. Readers seeking a fuller background on the conflict may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report on the war.

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IRGC Intelligence Arrests Two Citizens in Sardasht

HRANA – Mullah Abu Bakr Yousefi and Younes Musapour, two residents of the city of Nalas in Sardasht County, have been held for four days after being arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization. They are currently being detained at one of the organization’s security detention facilities in Urmia.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, Mullah Abu Bakr Yousefi and Younes Mousapour remain in custody.

According to the report, on the evening of July 5, 2026, agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization violently arrested the two men in the city of Nalas, part of Rabat District in Sardasht County, and transferred them to one of the IRGC Intelligence Organization’s security detention facilities in Urmia.

Since their arrest, the two detainees have been denied access to legal counsel, family visits, and telephone contact.

As of the time of this report, the reasons for their arrest and the charges brought against them remain unknown.

Mullah Abu Bakr Yousefi, also known as Mullah Abu Bakr Halweh, and Younes Mousapour are both residents of Nalas, a town in the Rabat District of Sardasht County.

Sardar Ostad-Ahmadi Arrested in Mahabad

HRANA – Yesterday, Sardar Ostad-Ahmadi, a resident of Mahabad, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to a report received by HRANA from Kurdpa, Sardar Ostad-Ahmadi was arrested in Mahabad.

Based on the report, security agents arrested him at his home on Tuesday, July 7, without presenting a judicial warrant.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest or his whereabouts.

Sardar Ostad-Ahmadi is a native and resident of Mahabad.

Nabil Khaledi Arrested After Appearing at the Ministry of Intelligence

HRANA – Nabil Khaledi, a resident of Ahvaz, was arrested on Monday, June 22, after appearing at the Ministry of Intelligence in Asaluyeh County.

According to HRANA, Nabil Khaledi has been arrested. Mr. Khaledi, who had previously been summoned to the Ministry of Intelligence in Asaluyeh County, was arrested on Monday, June 22, after reporting to the security agency.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding his place of detention or the charges brought against him.

Nabil Khaledi is 40 years old, married, and the father of one son. He is originally from Kut Abdollah, Ahvaz, and resides in Asaluyeh for work.

 

Mojahed Savari Arrested in Ahvaz

HRANA – Mojahid Savari, a resident of Ahvaz, was arrested by intelligence agents in the city on June 22, 2026, and transferred to an undisclosed location.

Mr. Savari was arrested in the early hours of Monday, June 22, 2026, by intelligence agents at his home in Ahvaz. Four days after his arrest, no information has been obtained regarding his whereabouts.

As of the time of this report, the reasons for his arrest and the charges brought against him remain unknown.

Mojahed Savari, 37, is the father of four children. He resides in the Mandali neighborhood of Ahvaz. After being dismissed from Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz, he began working as a taxi service driver and was earning a living through this job prior to his arrest.

Three Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Zahedan

HRANA – On the evening of Wednesday, June 17, 2026, three citizens identified as Farzad Zarifdel, Eghbal Shahouzahi, and Mehdi Dahmardeh were arrested in Zahedan by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to a report received by HRANA from Rasank, three citizens have been arrested in Zahedan.

Based on the report, on the evening of Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Farzad Zarifdel, Eqbal Shahouzahi, and Mehdi Dahmardeh were arrested by forces of the IRGC  in Zahedan and taken to an unknown location. The arrests were carried out without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

The report states that efforts by the families of these individuals to obtain information regarding their condition and whereabouts have so far been unsuccessful.

Farzad Zarifdel, 25, is married and has one child. Eqbal Shahouzahi, 22, and Mehdi Dahmardeh, 24, are all residents of Zahedan.