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Over 1,000 Dead and Injured: Report on the Third Day of Israeli Attacks on Iran

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HRANA News Agency –On Sunday, June 15, military clashes between Iran and Israel continued for the third consecutive day. These confrontations began early Friday with Israeli airstrikes on Iranian soil, which triggered a military response from Iran and escalated the conflict. As of the time of this report, the hostilities are ongoing. Military, civilian, and residential areas in 19 Iranian provinces have been targeted.

According to official and local sources, at least 22 people were killed or injured today. An additional 121 casualties related to previous days’ attacks have also been confirmed. Based on these figures, as of June 15, 22:00 UTC, non-governmental sources estimate at least 1,005 people have been killed or injured over the past three days. The head of the Public Relations and Information Center at the Ministry of Health has reported this number to be 1,481.

Geographic Scope of the Strikes

Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory yesterday targeted energy infrastructure, military facilities, and residential areas in Tehran, Alborz, Isfahan, Kermanshah, Fars, and Razavi Khorasan provinces. Notable sites hit include oil depots in Shahran and southern Tehran, the Tehran oil refinery, and facilities linked to the Ministry of Defense in Nobonyad and Pasdaran.

Missile strikes also targeted missile storage and launch sites, IRGC bases, radar centers, and locations along the Karaj–Tehran highway.

In urban areas, impacts were reported in neighborhoods such as Narmak, Dardasht, Ekhtiyariyeh, Mirdamad, Tehranpars, Niavaran, Azimieh, Jannat Abad, Pasteur, around Valiasr Square, Taleghani Street, and Keshavarz Boulevard. Additional targets included a carpet sales center in Isfahan, an electronics factory in Shiraz, a student dormitory in Tehran, and an aircraft repair facility near Ekbatan. Explosions in some of these areas have caused significant damage and possibly casualties. Investigations are ongoing and updates are expected.

Israeli forces reportedly used fighter jets, drones, cruise missiles, short-range projectiles, and kamikaze microdrones in yesterday’s attacks.

Updated Casualty and Damage Report

Since the beginning of the Israeli strikes on Iran, over a thousand military or civilian individuals have been killed or wounded. The exact status—military or civilian—of many victims remains under review.

HRANA previously reported 863 casualties during the first two days of attacks. With new data, this figure has now increased to 983. The updated table below includes newly confirmed figures from the initial two days, supplementing earlier reports.

Notice: This information does not necessarily indicate an increase in numbers but in some cases reflects reclassification of affected individuals.

Updated Casualty Figures from Previous Days
ProvinceCityDateCategoryKilledInjuredNotesLocation/Facility
LorestanOshtorinanJune 14Civilian132Workers reported among the casualtiesFarda Motors Automotive Complex
KermanshahQasr-e ShirinUnknown (June 13–14)Civilian01Aid workerUnspecified
East AzerbaijanUnspecifiedUnknown (June 13–14)Civilian10Aid workerUnspecified
TehranTehranJune 14Civilian60–Residential areas
TehranTehranUnknown (June 13–14)Civilian30Includes one 11-year-old childResidential areas
LorestanKhorramabadUnknown (June 13–14)Civilian10–Unspecified
TehranTehranJune 13Civilian300Includes 27 childrenUnspecified
BushehrJamJune 14Civilian30–Pardis Township
TehranTehranUnknown (June 13–15)Civilian830–Various Locations
TehranTehranJune 13Military80–Unspecified
KermanshahUnspecifiedUnknown (June 13–15)Military40–Unspecified
AlborzHashtgerdUnknown (June 13–14)Military10–Unspecified
West AzerbaijanUrmiaJune 14Military100–Al-Mahdi Military Base
East AzerbaijanUnspecifiedUnknown (June 13–14)Military30–Unspecified
UnspecifiedUnspecifiedUnknown (June 13–14)Military50–Unspecified
TehranUnspecifiedUnknown (June 13–14)Military050–Unspecified
TehranUnspecifiedUnknown (June 13–14)Unclassified200–Unspecified
KermanshahUnspecifiedUnknown (June 13–14)Unclassified100–Unspecified
AlborzHashtgerdUnknown (June 13–14)Unclassified10–Unspecified

 

Latest Casualty Figures and Human Impact So Far

In addition to previous reports, yesterday’s attacks alone have left at least 22 more people dead or injured, bringing the total number of casualties from Israeli attacks, according to non-governmental sources, to at least 1,005.

Civilian Casualties and Injuries
ProvinceCityDateKilledInjuredNotesNeighborhoods/Facilities
KermanshahKermanshahJune 1501Attack on a horse stable, one worker injuredUnspecified
TehranTehranJune 15100Victims were childrenNarmak Neighborhood/ Residential Area
TehranTehranJune 1501–Keshavarz Blvd. / Residential Area
TehranTehranJune 155Unspecified–Saboonchi Neighborhood / Residential Area
TehranTehranJune 15UnspecifiedUnspecifiedCivilians and Foreign Ministry staffImam Khomeini Square – Foreign Ministry Building
Military Casualties and Injuries
ProvinceCityDateKilledInjuredNotesKey Targets Hit
Markazi–June 1520–Unspecified
TehranTehranJune 153–IRGC intelligence chief and two senior officialsUnspecified

The identities of some victims, as well as whether they were directly participating in hostilities (DPH), remain under investigation.

According to non-governmental sources, as of the time of this report, a total of 1,005 military and civilian individuals have been killed or injured:

Civilians:
   Killed: 199
   Injured: 181

Military personnel:
   Killed: 92
   Injured: 81

Unclassified:
   Killed: 117
   Injured: 335

Total killed: 408
Total injured: 597
Total casualties: 1,005 individuals

It is also worth noting that access to casualty data for non-governmental groups has significantly decreased compared to the first day of the attacks, likely due to government-imposed security measures and communication disruptions.

While various non-governmental sources place the human toll in Iran at slightly over one thousand, Hossein Kermanpour, head of the Public Relations and Information Center at the Ministry of Health, claimed in a social media post that 1,481 people were killed or injured during the first 65 hours of Israeli attacks on Iran. He stated that “over 90 percent of them were civilians.”

Kermanpour added that 522 individuals had been discharged from medical facilities, reporting 224 deaths and 1,257 injuries. However, as of this report, no further details or official statements have been released by relevant authorities.

High-Profile Casualties on Day Three

Since the start of the conflict, state media have reported the deaths of several senior military commanders and nuclear scientists. Yesterday, the IRGC announced the deaths of Mohammad Kazemi, head of the IRGC Intelligence Organization; Hassan Mohaghegh, the organization’s deputy; and Mohsen Bagheri, another senior IRGC intelligence commander. Dozens of nuclear scientists and military leaders were reportedly killed in previous days.

Continued Israeli Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure

The Israeli military stated that it has carried out 720 airstrikes on Iran since the beginning of the conflict, with more strikes occurring yesterday. These attacks have damaged various civilian infrastructures. Areas affected by air defense confrontations and projectile strikes include Tehran, Kordan, Garmdareh, Baharestan, Isfahan, Shiraz, Mashhad, Kermanshah, Baqershahr, and Kahrizak.

Key targets hit include oil depots in Shahran, western and southern Tehran; the MAPNA industrial plant; the Tehran oil refinery; the Shiraz Electronics Industry factory (SAIRAN); and Kaico in Kermanshah. Other sites include a Foreign Ministry building, a carpet sales center in Isfahan, Mashhad airport, a student dormitory near Keshavarz Blvd., a horse stable, and buildings related to Iran’s energy research in Nobonyad, Farmanieh, and Saadat Abad.

In Tehran, the hardest-hit neighborhoods were Shahran, Nobonyad, Pasdaran, Narmak, Ekhtiyariyeh, Dardasht, Tehranpars, Mirdamad, Pasteur, Niavaran, Valiasr Square, Taleghani Street, Niroo Havaei area, Keshavarz Blvd., Chitgar, Azimieh, Jannat Abad, Velayat Park, Saei Park, Ekbatan, Hemmat, Ashtiani neighborhood, Hashemi, Pirouzi neighborhood, Sohravardi, Seyyed Khandan, Apadana Street, Ghods Square, Shariati, Tajrish, Ghasr Crossroads, Moallem Street, Saboonchi Street, Mofatteh Street, Jahan Nama Complex, Dezashib, Narenjestan 7 Street, Lavasani Street, Aghayi Street, Farmanieh, Saadat Abad, Baqershahr, and Kahrizak.

In addition to civilian locations, military targets included the Ministry of Defense, the Organization of Defense Innovation and Research, IRGC bases, missile storage and launch sites in western Iran, Garmdareh radar site, a Defense Ministry facility, Tehran police HQ, and the Bidganeh missile site.

Communication Disruptions and Secondary Impacts

Since day one of the attacks, Iran’s Ministry of Communications has temporarily restricted internet access due to the “country’s special conditions.” WhatsApp, unblocked earlier this year, was again banned, and users reported disruptions to Cloudflare-based services. These restrictions have severely hindered independent media operations, emergency data sharing, and timely access to information for three consecutive days.

Security Crackdown: At Least 100 Arrested in Three Days

Yesterday, at least 42 individuals were arrested in Iran for sharing content about the Iran-Israel conflict, bringing the three-day total to 100. Detainees include sociologist Mostafa Mehrayin in Tehran; two people in Kerman Province; 15 in Mazandaran; 13 in Golestan; one in Shahr-e Kord; four in Lali; one in Rafsanjan; and five in Takestan. Daneshjoo News Agency reported several espionage arrests in Tehran, and Iran’s law enforcement announced two arrests in Savojbolagh on charges of “collaboration with Mossad.” Two others in Tehran were accused of multiple sabotage acts.

On Friday and Saturday, at least 58 individuals had already been detained for similar reasons.

International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Analysis

On the third day of this international armed conflict between Iran and Israel, concerns over violations of core principles of international humanitarian law have intensified. Article 51 of the First Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions mandates distinction between military and civilian targets. However, reports of at least ten children killed in a residential building and a laborer killed at a horse facility raise concerns of indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks.

Repeated strikes on locations with no apparent military value challenge the principles of proportionality and precaution, and directly conflict with the prohibition against targeting civilians under Article 48 of the same protocol. Furthermore, Article 57 requires effective precautions—including advance warnings—when attacking military targets near civilian areas, which appear to have been widely neglected.

Human rights organizations have reiterated calls to halt indiscriminate attacks, protect civilians, and ensure humanitarian access. The Human Rights Activists in Iran organization stressed: “Civilian protection must remain a central concern.”

They reaffirmed their commitment to documenting, legally analyzing, and pursuing accountability under international humanitarian law, warning that ongoing indiscriminate strikes may constitute war crimes.

International Responses: Calls for Restraint and Diplomacy

In response to Israel’s continued attacks on Iran, international reactions persist. Yesterday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) issued statements urging restraint and de-escalation.

These calls echo earlier appeals from governments and international bodies across political divides, emphasizing the need to end hostilities, pursue diplomatic solutions, and protect civilians.

Emphasis on Compliance with Humanitarian Norms

With hostilities now in their third consecutive day and civilian areas increasingly affected—including emergency and healthcare infrastructure—the need for all parties to adhere to core principles of humanitarian law has become more urgent. These include distinguishing between military and civilian targets, exercising proportionality and precaution in military operations, and ensuring safe, effective humanitarian access.

HRANA has previously issued detailed reports on the first days of Israeli attacks on Iranian territory and continues to monitor developments and publish up-to-date field data and legal assessments.

Keshavarz Blvd, TehranResidential areas of TehranImages of bombings in Tehran
MashhadShiraz Electronics IndustryDestroyed residential homes
in Narmak, Tehran
Baharestan – TehranTehranpars – TehranOil depots in Shahran
– Tehran
Pasdaran district in TehranTehranpars -TehranResidential building near
Apadana Street
Ensaf News office buildingQods Square, Tajrish-TehranAround Vali-Asr Sq, Tehran
Shariat St-TehranQods Square, Tajrish-
Tehran		Sorevardi St – Tehran
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Images of the injured in Tehran

Dozens Killed and Injured: Report on the Second Day of Israeli Strikes on Iran

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HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, June 14, military clashes between Iran and Israel continued for a second consecutive day. The conflict began early Friday morning with Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory, which have so far targeted military, civilian, and residential areas across 18 provinces of Iran and were ongoing at the time of this report’s publication.

According to official and local sources, at least 93 people were killed or injured yesterday. As of 22:00 UTC on June 14, the total number of casualties in Iran over the past two days has reached at least 863.

Geographic Scope of the Strikes

Today, provinces including Lorestan, Kermanshah, East Azerbaijan, Alborz, Zanjan, Hamedan, Tehran, Bushehr, Qazvin, Fars, Khuzestan, Gilan, Hormozgan, Isfahan, and West Azerbaijan were hit by Israeli forces. On Friday, 12 provinces had already been targeted. A spokesperson for the Red Crescent Society announced the immediate formation of an emergency operations center following the Israeli strikes and stated that so far, 1,414 personnel across 362 rescue teams in 18 provinces have been involved in relief efforts.

F-35 fighter jets, ballistic missiles, air-launched cruise missiles, drones, and suicide micro-drones were among the main weapons reportedly used by Israel in these attacks. However, the country has not yet released further details about the types and quantities of weapons deployed.

Casualties and Human Losses

On the first day of the attacks, HRANA documented reports indicating at least 678 people were killed or injured. Among them, at least 35 were identified as women and children.

On Saturday, HRANA received new information regarding the human toll from yesterday, documenting the deaths of 8 military personnel and injuries to 83 civilians. Additionally, it was confirmed that one person died in Kermanshah Province, though their status as civilian or military has not yet been determined. Including this update, the total number of casualties from the first day of Israeli strikes on Iran rose to 770.

As of the time of this report, a total of 863 civilians or military personnel have been killed or wounded—215 killed and 648 injured. Among them, 51 military personnel were killed and 31 wounded. The classification of a significant portion of the 863 individuals as military or civilian remains under investigation.

The report continues with a detailed account of human losses on the second day of the attacks.

Casualties Without Verified Classification
ProvinceCityDateKilledInjuredNotesNeighborhoods and Locations
LorestanKhorramabadUnspecified (between June 13–14)110–Unspecified
Non-Military (Civilian) Casualties and Injuries
ProvinceCityDateKilledInjuredNotesNeighborhoods and Locations
TehranTehranUnspecified (between June 13–14)40–Unspecified
HamedanAsadabad CountyJune 1435Includes 7 aid workersMissile base/facilities
UnspecifiedUnspecifiedUnspecified (between June 13–14)71Includes two childrenUnspecified
LorestanUnspecifiedUnspecified (between June 13–14)20–Unspecified
West AzerbaijanUnspecifiedJune 1420Ambulance attackUnspecified
KermanshahKermanshahUnspecified (between June 13–14)10–Unspecified
LorestanBorujerdJune 14UnspecifiedUnspecifiedWidespread human loss among workersFarda Motors Factory
Military Casualties and Injuries
ProvinceKilledInjuredDateKey Targeted Locations
Zanjan30June 14Various centers
Markazi30June 14Basij Resistance Zone, Zarandieh
Hamedan57June 14Missile base/facilities in Asadabad
Tehran20Unspecified (between June 13–14)Unspecified
Tehran10June 14FARAJA Logistics and Support Base
Unspecified4–Unspecified (between June 13–14)Unspecified
East Azerbaijan1220Unspecified (between June 13–14)Unspecified

 

The identities of some victims, as well as whether they were directly participating in hostilities (DPH), remain under investigation.

Additionally, Tasnim News Agency, which is close to Iran’s security institutions, published a video of a teacher holding pictures of eight of his students. Without specifying their identities, he claims the children were killed on Friday during Israeli military attacks. No further details regarding this claim have been released.


Prominent Individuals Killed

On Saturday, state media reported that three additional nuclear scientists—Ali Bakaei Karimi, Mansour Asgari, and Saeed Borji—were killed during Saturday’s Israeli attacks on Iranian territory. With these confirmed names, the death toll among scientific and nuclear professionals in these attacks has reached at least 10.

Additionally, the identities of Gholamreza Mehrabi, Deputy Intelligence Chief of the Armed Forces General Staff, and Brigadier General Khosro Hassani, Deputy Intelligence Chief of the IRGC Aerospace Force, were confirmed among the military personnel killed in Friday’s attacks.

Continued Israeli Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure

Israeli airstrikes across various parts of Iran have continued, targeting several civilian, industrial, and medical centers. In Tehran, one of Israel’s projectiles struck the outer section of Hakim Children’s Hospital. According to the deputy director of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, the strike resulted in no casualties.

In Ilam Province, the fire station in the city of Musian was hit, while in Borujerd, Lorestan Province, the “Farda Motors” automobile factory suffered a direct strike. According to the company’s public relations office, the attack led to a massive fire and severe financial and human losses, with reports indicating several factory personnel were killed.

In Qazvin Province, videos from the Alborz Industrial Park showed explosions and ambulance sirens following a missile strike. In Tabriz, areas near the city’s petrochemical plant were bombed.

Parts of the city of Ashtianan in Lorestan and areas in Kermanshah were also targeted. Witnesses reported successive explosions and thick smoke.

The Iranian Ministry of Petroleum reported that a fire at the “Fajr Jam” refinery in Bushehr Province—caused by an Israeli drone strike—has been contained. This facility processed gas from the South Pars field and the Nar and Kangan reserves. The attack marked the first Israeli strike on Iran’s oil and gas infrastructure in this conflict.

There were also numerous reports of military activities, including air defense operations, across various cities such as Tabriz, Malard, southern and central Tehran, the Pasteur neighborhood in Tehran, Chaldoran, the airspace over Ahvaz Steel Industries, Urmia, Bukan, Bandar Abbas, Naqadeh, Shahroud, Isfahan, Maragheh, Oramanat, Javanrud, Mashhad, Ravansar, Malard, and Fadayan-e-Islam in Shahr-e-Rey. Military installations reportedly involved included Tabriz’s Second Tactical Air Base, the Imam Ali base in Khorramabad, the IRGC missile booster component factory in Shamsabad (Tabriz), the Imam Hassan base in Mahidasht, the Isfahan nuclear site, and the Natanz nuclear site.

Communication Disruptions and Secondary Effects

Following the attacks, Iran’s Ministry of Communications imposed temporary internet restrictions citing “the country’s special conditions.” WhatsApp, unblocked earlier in January, was once again filtered, and access to Cloudflare-based services was disrupted. These measures significantly hampered independent media operations, emergency data transmission, and immediate access to information for the second consecutive day.

From the early hours of the Israeli strikes, prosecutors and security officials warned citizens against sharing images or information about the events.

Over the past two days, state media reported the arrest of several citizens for sharing footage of the attacks or for “welcoming the Israeli strikes” on Iran. Five individuals were detained in Yazd, 14 in Hormozgan, 16 in Isfahan, 21 in Semnan, one in Rumeshkan, and several in Dezful. Additionally, on Saturday, student activist Motahareh Gonei was arrested in Tehran by security forces for posting related content.

International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Analysis

In the context of the international armed conflict between Iran and Israel, protecting critical civilian infrastructure is an absolute obligation under IHL. Article 52 of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions states that civilian objects must not be targeted unless they are used for military purposes.

According to available reports, some strikes have affected residential areas, power grids, healthcare facilities, and educational centers. Absent evidence of military use, such attacks could constitute unlawful acts.

Beyond targeting, Article 54 of the same protocol prohibits the deliberate destruction of essential facilities crucial to civilian survival. Destroying infrastructure such as water supplies, electricity, and clinics can have long-term effects on civilian life and contravenes fundamental IHL principles.

Hours after the attacks began, the Human Rights Activists in Iran issued a detailed statement calling on all parties to the conflict to “uphold their binding obligations under international humanitarian law” and immediately implement the following actions:

. Precisely identify military targets and avoid striking civilians;

. Issue effective warnings to allow time for shelter or evacuation;

. Avoid attacks on densely populated areas and vital infrastructure;

. Weigh military advantage against potential civilian harm.

The statement, raising questions about the necessity of military objectives, adequacy of warnings, and extent of civilian infrastructure damage, emphasized that “compliance with IHL is not optional; it is a legal and moral duty,” and warned that “any deviation from these principles constitutes a serious breach of IHL.”

Accordingly, the group not only demanded an immediate halt to indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks but also pledged to “continue documenting incidents, analyzing damage patterns, and pursuing accountability” on a daily basis.

International Reactions to the Israeli Attacks on Iran: Global Consensus on the Need for Restraint

Israel’s extensive strikes on Iranian territory drew widespread responses from governments and international institutions. Most statements condemned the attacks or expressed deep concern over escalating tensions, emphasizing the need for restraint and a return to diplomacy.

Countries including the UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, China, the United Nations, and the International Atomic Energy Agency either explicitly condemned the strikes or warned of their dangerous consequences. Despite political differences, these entities agreed on one point: preventing regional escalation and preserving international stability.

Emphasis on Compliance with Humanitarian Norms

Amid ongoing strikes and their impact on civilian areas—including damage to relief and medical infrastructure—concerns have grown about potential violations of IHL obligations by the warring parties. In this context, the imperative for all sides to adhere to the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution, and to ensure humanitarian access, has gained even greater urgency.

HRANA had previously provided a detailed report on the first day of Israeli military strikes on Iranian soil. It will continue to monitor developments closely and publish the latest field data and analysis.

Israeli drone strike on Hakim
Children’s Hospital, Tehran		Musian Fire Station –
Ilam Province		Farda Motors production
line in Bojnourd
Alborz Industrial Park,
Qazvin		Ashtarian Machinery Plant, LorestanKangan Port, Bushehr
Areas around Tabriz RefineryPhase 14 Refineries of South Pars
Gas Field		Tabriz

Continued Israeli Attacks on Iran; Civilian Casualties Reported in at Least 12 Provinces

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HRANA News Agency – In the early hours of Friday, June 13, 2025 (Khordad 23, 1404), starting around 3:30 AM, a wave of airstrikes by the Israeli military began targeting Iranian territory and was ongoing at the time of this report (Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11pm Tehran time). These attacks, which have affected at least 12 provinces, have struck not only military targets but also residential areas and civilian sites. According to official and local sources, at least 678 people have been killed or injured so far, including four children, dozens of women, and a Red Crescent aid worker.

Geographic Scope of the Strikes

Strikes have been reported in the provinces of Tehran, East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan, Ardabil, Isfahan, Ilam, Kermanshah, Markazi, Hamedan, Fars, Khuzestan, and Kurdistan. The main weapons reportedly used include ballistic missiles, air-launched cruise missiles, and suicide drones. However, Israeli officials have not yet released details on the specific weapons deployed.

Prominent Casualties

State media have confirmed the deaths of several high-ranking military commanders and nuclear scientists, including Amir Ali Hajizadeh (the IRGC Aerospace Forces), Mohammad Bagheri (the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces), Hossein Salami (the IRGC’s commander-in-chief ), Gholamali Rashid (the commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters.), Mehdi Rabani (Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces), and Davood Sheikhian (Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Air Defense). Scientists mentioned include Abdolhamid Minouchehr, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, Seyed Amirhossein Faghi, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Fereydoon Abbasi. Reports also indicate that some of their family members were killed.

Widespread Military Activity

Multiple reports have noted military activities, including defensive operations, not only in the provinces listed but also in cities such as Kermanshah, Eslamshahr, Tabriz, Bushehr, Qom, Sardasht, Pakdasht, Khorramabad, Karaj (Mohammadshahr), Nahavand, Andimeshk, and across many areas of Tehran, including Parchin, Chitgar, Sattarkhan, Amirabad, Khaniabad-e-No, Lavizan, District 18, Chamran South at Hemmat Intersection, District 10, Ayatollah Kashani, 13 Aban neighborhood, Majidieh, and Khalij-e Fars (District 18 of Tehran). Additional activities were observed at military bases and facilities such as Tabriz airbase, Mehrabad and Bushehr airports, the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base, Kermanshah missile base, a military depot near Tabriz, Hazrat Masoumeh air defense group (Qom), Imam Ali Barracks (Khorramabad), the radar center in Nahavand, and the 8th Fighter Base in Isfahan.

 

Human Casualties and Losses

Casualties Without Verified Classification
ProvinceKilledInjuredKey Targeted Locations
Tehran78329Gheytarieh, Mehrabad, Andarzgoo, Marzdaran, Saadat Abad, Chamran Town, Nobonyad, Narmak, Mahallati Town
East Azerbaijan1835Areas around Tabriz, Bostanabad, Maragheh
Kermanshah012Qasr-e Shirin and a border county
Other provinces (total of 10)095Various locations

Civilian Casualties
ProvinceKilledInjuredKey Targeted Locations
Tehran3555Various neighborhoods
Kermanshah10Welfare Organization building, Qasr-e Shirin
Unknown1–Teenager Amirali Amini
Ardabil02Khoroslu Telecommunications Site, Bileh Savar

Military Casualties
ProvinceKilledInjuredKey Targeted Locations
Tehran70Various centers – High-ranking military personnel
East Azerbaijan20Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base, 2nd Tactical Air Base
Qom20“Hazrat Masoumeh” Air Defense Site
West Azerbaijan10Sardasht border regiment base
Lorestan1424th Ba’ath Garrison in Borujerd

Among the victims, at least 35 women and children have been identified. The identities of some victims and whether they were civilians or military personnel are still under investigation.

Communications Disruption and Secondary Impacts

Following the attacks, Iran’s Ministry of Communications temporarily restricted internet access “due to the country’s special conditions.” WhatsApp, which had been unblocked last January, was reblocked, and access to Cloudflare-based services was disrupted. This has significantly hindered independent media operations, emergency data transmission, and immediate access to information.

International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Analysis

The ongoing attacks clearly constitute an international armed conflict (IAC), requiring all parties to abide by the Geneva Conventions and customary international law. The core principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution apply:

  • Distinction: Differentiating between military targets and civilians. Direct attacks on residential areas, schools, social service centers, and aid personnel, if not used for military purposes, violate this principle.

  • Proportionality: Even when military targets exist, attacks must not cause civilian harm that outweighs the expected military advantage.

  • Precaution: Attackers must issue effective warnings and choose less harmful methods or weapons. No prior warnings or alternative measures have been reported thus far.

Responses and Calls for Accountability

Hours after the attacks began, the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) published a detailed statement urging all parties to uphold their binding obligations under international humanitarian law and to take immediate actions including:

. Precise identification of military targets and avoidance of civilian areas;

. Issuing effective warnings to allow time for evacuation or shelter;

. Avoiding strikes on densely populated areas and critical infrastructure;

. Assessing the proportionality of military gains versus potential civilian harm.

The statement questioned the necessity of the military targets, adequacy of warnings, and extent of civilian infrastructure damage, emphasizing that “compliance with international humanitarian law is not optional—it is a legal and ethical obligation.” It warned that any deviation from these principles constitutes a serious violation.

HRA not only called for an immediate end to indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks but also committed to “daily documentation, harm analysis, and pursuit of accountability.”

Conclusion

As attacks continue, the lack of transparency about military targets, significant civilian casualties, the deaths of aid workers, and destruction of infrastructure have intensified concerns about widespread violations of humanitarian law. If left unchecked, the human toll—from population displacement to collapse of essential services—could further destabilize regional security in the long term.

HRANA will continue to monitor developments and publish up-to-date field reports and analysis.

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A Complex in Saadat Abad – TehranKuhak- TehranTehran
Mahallati District-TehranWelfare Organization Building in Qasr-e ShirinTehran
Patrice Lumumba Street – TehranShahr Ara- TehranNarmak -Tehran
TehranKetab Sq-TehranA girl-only high school in District 3-Tehran
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Amputation Sentences for Two Theft Defendants Carried Out in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

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HRANA News Agency – The head of the Judiciary in Isfahan Province has confirmed that the amputation sentences for two individuals convicted of theft were carried out in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan.

According to HRANA, citing ISNA, the punishments were enforced following the completion of all judicial procedures. The individuals were sentenced after their cases were reviewed by the prosecutor’s office, the preliminary court, and the provincial appeals court, with the verdicts ultimately upheld by the Supreme Court.

Asadollah Jafari, the head of the provincial judiciary, did not disclose the identities of the individuals but stated that they had been convicted of participating in both hudud (theft offenses defined under Islamic law) and ta’zir (discretionary punishments under civil law) thefts, as well as related offenses including property destruction and intentional bodily harm.

The implementation of amputation as a criminal punishment has been widely condemned by human rights organizations, as it violates the inherent principle of human dignity. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights explicitly prohibits cruel, inhuman, or degrading punishments.

Reza Ezzat Taj Arrested by Ministry of Intelligence in Oshnavieh

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HRANA News Agency – On Saturday, June 7, Reza Ezzat Taj, a resident of Oshnavieh, was arrested after being summoned to the city’s office of the Ministry of Intelligence.

According to Kurdpa, Reza Ezzat Taj was summoned via a phone call to the Ministry of Intelligence’s office in Oshnavieh, and was arrested upon appearing at the facility.

As of now, there is no information available regarding the reasons for his arrest, his current whereabouts, or the charges brought against him.

Reza Ezzat Taj, a resident of Shahvaneh village in the Oshnavieh region, has previously faced security-related confrontations and arrests.

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Monthly Report – May 2025: Human Rights Situation in Iran

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HRANA News Agency  has compiled this monthly overview to highlight key human rights abuses reported across Iran in May. The execution of 157 individuals in May alone reflects a deeply alarming upward trend. If this pace continues, Iran is on track to record the highest number of executions in recent years.

Also concerning this month were the rise in arrests related to freedom of expression and belief, as well as the increase in casualties from indiscriminate shootings by military forces.

Executions

In May, HRANA reported the execution of 157 inmates across Iranian prisons—the highest monthly total since the beginning of the year. Among those executed were eight women, while the gender of three individuals remains unknown.

Most of the executions were carried out for murder (71 cases) and drug-related offenses (68 cases). Additionally, five individuals were executed on charges of rape, and three on non-political charges of corruption on earth. The charges against nine executed prisoners remain undisclosed, highlighting the Iranian regime’s lack of transparency in disseminating information.

Separately, on May 28, a prisoner named Pedram Madani was hanged in Ghezel Hesar Prison on charges of spying for Israel. A day before his execution, his mother released a video denouncing the legal proceedings in her son’s case as unjust.

Although public executions have decreased by approximately 90 percent over the past five years compared to the previous five-year period, the public hanging of a prisoner this month in Delfan Prison, Lorestan Province on May 27, indicates the Iranian judiciary’s continued insistence on such practices.

This Month, the Iranian judiciary sentenced twelve individuals to death. The most prominent cases included the Supreme Court’s upholding of the death sentence for political prisoner Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh, and the issuance of a death sentence for Gilan-based poet Peyman (Amin) Farah-Avar on charges of baghi (armed rebellion) and moharebeh (enmity against God). According to a source familiar with the case who spoke to HRANA, the charges against the poet stem from his protest-related activities and poems focused on social justice and civil rights.

Aside from these two cases, seven of the twelve individuals were sentenced to death on murder charges, while three others received death sentences on charges of spreading corruption on earth.

Freedom of Thought and Expression

According to reports received by HRANA, Iranian security agencies arrested 75 individuals in May for expressing their beliefs and opinions, bringing the total number of such arrests since the beginning of the year to 292. Twenty of these arrests were carried out solely for supporting the widespread truckers’ strike.

In addition, for similar reasons, four people were summoned by intelligence agencies, seven were summoned to court, and another seven stood trial. Security forces also searched the homes of four individuals.

In May, the Iranian judiciary sentenced twenty Iranian citizens to a total of 866 months in prison on charges indicative of violations of free expression. Of this total, 36 months were suspended sentences. In addition to the prison terms, the courts also issued sentences of ten lashes and twelve months of exile. One example is the sentencing of Taher Haji Ghorbani to 14 years and 2 months in prison on charges including insulting sacred beliefs, propaganda against the regime, and spreading false information.

As another example of violations against the right to freedom of expression, police and security forces of the regime prevented six peaceful gatherings from taking place during the month.

Women’s Rights

In May, seven more women were murdered, two of which are classified as so-called “honor killings.” Since the beginning of this year, HRANA has reported five such cases. Last year, that number reached 37—another indication of the lack of adequate legal protection for women in Iran.

Women’s rights activists were collectively sentenced to 31 months in prison during May.

Additionally, Masoumeh Soleimani, a world medalist in women’s wrestling, is now facing legal action for what authorities described as “encouraging women to remove their hijab.”

Workers’ Rights

May saw a 64% increase in labor protests, with 56 recorded gatherings compared to the previous month. More notably, the month witnessed 245 labor strikes across the country, particularly among truck drivers. Truckers across Iran launched a sweeping protest movement that began on May 22 and has now spread to at least 163 cities. Fueled by growing frustration over soaring operational costs, plummeting freight rates, deteriorating living conditions, and the government’s persistent disregard for their demands, drivers have staged widespread shutdowns by parking their trucks and halting services nationwide. For details, see HRANA’s report.

In this month, 21 workers lost their lives in workplace accidents, and 41 others were injured.

Although the International Labour Organization (ILO) does not rank Iran in terms of occupational safety due to insufficient data, an analysis based on statistics gathered by HRANA places Iran 97th out of 109 countries in terms of workplace accident fatalities—a notably low ranking. According to these figures, in the past year, roughly 9 out of every 100,000 workers in Iran died in workplace accidents.

Another example highlighting the lack of legal protection for workers was the dismissal of at least 40 employees from the Aria Steel Factory in Ardestan.

HRANA has also documented further labor rights violations, including unpaid wages for 4,315 workers, 180 cases of job suspension, one trial, and one court summons related to labor matters.

In May, guilds and unions held 160 protest gatherings—more than three times the number recorded in the previous month. One strike was also reported during this period. Also, security forces arrested seven individuals, including four teachers who were detained during a Labor Day protest in Tehran.

Other reported violations against guilds and unions include one case of a home search and one report of physical assault by police or security forces.

Children’s Rights

HRANA’s reports on violations of children’s rights over the past month include two cases of child suicide, four cases of child murder, two cases of sexual abuse, and three cases of domestic violence involving children. The most tragic incident occurred in the city of Mianeh, where a man killed his three children—aged 4, 7, and 10—before taking his own life.

In addition to these cases, the negligence of responsible institutions led to the death of one child and injuries to 13 others. HRANA also reported three cases of children being arrested by security forces.

Religious Minorities

This month, nine members of religious minorities faced a total of 672 months of imprisonment, fines, and other supplementary punishments—the highest recorded since the beginning of the current year. Among the harshest sentences was that of Rouya Sabet, a Baha’i citizen, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Two Christian converts, Mehdi Rahimi and Kia Nourinia, were each sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Additionally, six members of religious minorities were arrested this month, and three others were sent to prison to begin serving their sentences.

Other violations of religious minority rights reported by HRANA this month include: 19 home raids, 41 summonses by security agencies, one interrogation, and four cases of bans from economic activity.

Ethnic Rights

In May, according to HRANA’s reports, fourteen individuals were arrested by security forces for reasons related to ethnic rights activism. In five cases, the arrests were carried out arbitrarily and without a warrant.

Also this month, the five years and six months prison sentence of Vadood Asadi, an Azerbaijani-Turk activist currently held in Evin Prison, was fully upheld by Branch 11 of the Gilan Province Court of Appeals.

Other ethnic minority rights violations reported by HRANA this month include two home raids, two summonses by security agencies, and one case of interrogation.

Prisoners’ Rights

In Iran, prisoners’ rights are routinely violated, with widespread reports of unfair legal proceedings and prolonged legal uncertainty. In just the past month, documented violations include: two cases of assault, denial of medical care to seven prisoners, 54 cases of legal limbo, 28 instances where detainees’ families were kept uninformed about their condition or whereabouts, 31 transfers to solitary confinement, one case of denied access to legal counsel, one ban on phone calls, four forced relocations, and 10 cases of threats or coercion against inmates.

In protest against the violation of their rights, four prisoners went on hunger strike this month. Additionally, one case of suicide and one death due to illness and inadequate medical care were reported.

An example of prisoners’ rights violations was the denial of proper medical treatment to Ahmadreza Djalali (Jalali), a dual-national political prisoner sentenced to death, following a cardiac episode.

Kolbars and Fuel Carriers

In the past month, indiscriminate shootings by military and police forces claimed more civilian lives than the previous month. Eleven citizens—including five kolbars and three fuel carriers—were killed, and sixteen others, including two kolbars and one fuel carrier, were injured.

Also this month, a landmine left over from the Iran-Iraq war exploded in Marivan County, killing two conscripted soldiers. Two other border guard personnel, including one conscript, were injured.

Inhuman Punishment

In violation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which strictly prohibits inhumane and degrading treatment, Iran’s judiciary issued sentences totaling 74 lashes this month.

Five Citizens from Zabol Arrested in Bardaskan

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HRANA News Agency –On Wednesday, May 28, five citizens from Zabol were arrested by police forces in Bardaskan County and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, quoting Haal Vsh, the identities of those detained are as follows:

Reza Javadi, 26, married with one child

Younes Arbabi, 27, married with two children

Mohammadsayyad Arbabi

Sajjad Larijani

Majid Arbabi

The group, traveling in two vehicles from Zabol toward Mashhad, was stopped and arrested in Bardaskan by law enforcement officers without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

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

Two Women and One Man Arrested by Security Forces in Urmia

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HRANA News Agency – On the evening of Monday, May 26, 2025, Ra’na Khoran and Rozhan Khoran, two sisters, along with their uncle, Jalal Farrokhi, were arrested by security forces in Urmia and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to Kolbar News, the arrests were carried out by security forces without presenting a judicial warrant, at their private residence in Urmia.

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

Rana Khoran, Rozhan Khoran, and Jalal Farrokhi had previously been summoned and detained in April of this year for participating in Nowruz celebrations in Urmia.

Mahsa Zarei Arrested by Security Forces in Kermanshah

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HRANA News Agency – On Sunday, May 25, security forces arrested Mahsa Zarei, a 33-year-old resident of Kermanshah, at her home and transferred her to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, Ms. Zarei was detained without the presentation of a judicial warrant. During the arrest, agents also searched her home.

As of the time of this report, the reasons for her arrest, her whereabouts, and the charges against her remain unknown.

Arbitrary arrests, transferring detainees to undisclosed locations, and leaving families in the dark about the fate of their loved ones are routine practices of the Iranian regime’s security agencies, such as the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC Intelligence Unit. This pattern of behavior stands in clear violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, known as the Nelson Mandela Rules.

Farid Rafeh Arrested in Rask

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HRANA News Agency – On Tuesday, May 20, Farid Rafeh, a resident of Rask, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Rasank News, a citizen was detained in the city of Rask.

The individual has been identified as Farid Rafeh, 26 years old, and a native of Rask.

According to the report, Mr. Rafeh was arrested with the use of force by security forces on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was detained without a judicial warrant while visiting the city’s marketplace for personal errands.

As of now, no information is available regarding the charges against him or his whereabouts.