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The Fifth Day of Israeli Attacks on Iran: A Review of the Incidents

Posted on June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 by . .

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HRANA News Agency – The military conflict between Iran and Israel, which began in the early hours of Friday, June 13th, with Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory, entered its fifth day yesterday. Since the outset of the conflict, military installations, civilian infrastructure, and residential areas across Iran have been targeted.

Yesterday, the spokesperson of the Iranian Red Crescent reported that 21 provinces have been affected since the start of Israel’s attacks. According to published reports, at least seven people were killed or injured in yesterday’s assaults. Based on non-governmental sources, as of June 17, 23:00 UTC, the total number of casualties over the past five days has reached at least 1,911, including 585 dead and 1,326 injured.

Geographic Scope of the Strikes

In continuation of Israel’s military attacks on Iranian territory, yesterday energy infrastructure, military facilities, and residential areas were attacked in the provinces of Tehran, Isfahan, East Azerbaijan, Alborz, Markazi, Qazvin, Khuzestan, Hormozgan, West Azerbaijan, Khorasan Razavi, Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Hamedan, Bushehr, and Kerman. Isfahan Province was Israel’s primary target yesterday.

Regarding the geographical scope of Israel’s attacks in Iran, Mojtaba Khaledi, the spokesperson for the Red Crescent, without naming specific provinces, stated: “Since the beginning of Israel’s attacks, 21 provinces have been involved.”

Casualties among Red Crescent rescue workers in Tehran were among yesterday’s notable events. According to the Red Crescent spokesperson, four rescue workers have been killed in the Israeli attacks so far.

Explosions in some areas have caused extensive damage and likely resulted in additional casualties. Further information is under investigation and will be updated.

Military Equipment and Scale of Attacks

The Israeli army previously announced that during the first three days of attacks on Iran, it conducted 720 airstrikes across various parts of the country. This figure has not yet been updated by Israel.

In the investigations of human rights groups, proportionality under the laws of war is of particular importance — including proportionality between targets and weaponry. According to information gathered from credible sources, the Israeli army used the following weapons in its attack:

	Weapon	Type	Model/Variant	Description & Role
1	Harop	Loitering attack drone	– (IAI Harop)	Autonomous kamikaze drone that loiters and dives onto targets (especially radars). Used to suppress Iranian air defenses and communications by homing in on radar emissions.
2	Harpy	Loitering anti-radar drone	– (IAI Harpy)	Anti-radiation loitering munition designed to seek and destroy enemy radars. Older, fire-and-forget drone that crashes into SAM radar emitters. Complemented Harop in knocking out Iran’s SAM sites.
3	F-35I “Adir”	Stealth multirole fighter	F-35I (Israel variant)	5th-gen stealth fighter jet with Israeli electronics. Penetrated Iranian airspace undetected to lead initial strikes, targeting air defenses, command centers, and nuclear sites with precision munitions.
4	F-15I “Ra’am”	Strike fighter-bomber	F-15I (Israel variant)	Long-range heavy fighter (F-15E variant) carrying large payloads (bunker busters, etc.). Non-stealth, but high payload and range; used to bomb hardened sites like Natanz once air defenses were down.
5	F-16I “Sufa”	Multirole fighter	F-16D Block 52+ (Israel)	Versatile fighter jet with conformal fuel tanks for extended range. Dropped guided bombs (e.g., SPICE, JDAM) on a wide array of targets (missile launchers, bases, leaders). Backbone of strike force.
6	Delilah	Air-launched cruise missile	– (IMI Delilah)	Standoff cruise missile (loitering munition) with ~250 km range. Can loiter and be retargeted in flight. Used to surgically strike mobile or well-hidden targets (radars, convoys) from afar.
7	Rampage	Air-to-surface guided missile	– (Elbit Rampage)	Supersonic guided strike missile (air-launched rocket) designed to penetrate bunkers and hit high-value targets at long range. Difficult to intercept due to high speed.
8	Blue Sparrow	Air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM)	– (Blue Sparrow target missile)	Air-dropped ballistic missile used as a pseudo-weapon. Released from aircraft to strike like a short-range ballistic missile. Provided Israel a way to hit distant hardened targets quickly.
9	LORA	Short-range ballistic missile	LORA (IAI)	Surface-launched ballistic missile (ground/ship) with ~400 km range and 10 m accuracy. Carries a 570 kg warhead. Used to hit fixed strategic targets (bases, infrastructure) at long range in opening salvo.
10	SPICE-1000/2000	Precision glide bomb kit	SPICE family (Rafael)	Electro-optical/GPS guided bombs (1000 lb or 2000 lb) that glide to target. Extremely accurate (<3 m CEP). Used to destroy buildings, runways, and other fixed targets with minimal collateral damage.
11	JDAM Bombs	GPS-guided bomb (kit)	GBU-31 JDAM etc.	Joint Direct Attack Munition – a guidance kit for 500–2000 lb bombs using GPS/INS. Turns “dumb” bombs into all-weather smart bombs (~5–10 m accuracy). Formed a large portion of munitions dropped on Iranian targets.
12	GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb	Guided glide bomb	GBU-39/B SDB I	250 lb glide bomb with GPS guidance and pop-out wings (range ~110 km). Small warhead for pinpoint strikes on SAM sites, launchers, etc. Allows multiple bombs per aircraft hardpoint.
13	GBU-28 “Bunker Buster”	Laser/GPS guided bomb	GBU-28/B	5,000 lb deep-penetration bomb developed to destroy heavily fortified underground facilities. Can penetrate dozens of feet of concrete/earth. Deployed by F-15I against Iran’s buried nuclear sites (e.g. Natanz).

Latest Casualty Figures

Since the beginning of Israel’s attacks on Iran, hundreds of both military and civilian individuals have been killed or injured. The military or civilian status of a significant number of the victims cited in this report remains under investigation.

In addition to the figures reported during the first four days of attacks, HRANA, after reviewing and verifying additional information and documentation, has added 806 more fatalities and injuries to its earlier casualty reports for those initial days. However, in some cases, these new figures reflect reclassification of victims rather than an actual increase in total numbers.

Beyond the casualties reported in previous days, as detailed earlier, yesterday’s attacks accounted for three additional deaths and four injuries. According to HRANA’s reports, based on its volunteer network and other non-governmental sources, the total number of people killed or injured as a result of Israel’s attacks has now reached at least 1,911.

**Civilian Casualties (Killed and Injured)**
Province	City	Date	Killed	Injured	Notes	Neighborhoods & Locations
Kashan	Kashan	June 17	3	4	–	Checkpoint Station

According to non-governmental sources, as of the time this report was compiled (June 17, 23:00 UTC), a total of 1,911 military or civilian citizens have been killed or injured, broken down as follows:

▫️Civilians:
Deaths: 239
Injured: 335

▫️Military personnel:
Deaths: 126
Injured: 123

▫️Unspecified:
Deaths: 220
Injured: 868

▫️Total deaths: 585
▫️Total injured: 1,326
▫️Total human casualties: 1,911 individuals

While a detailed examination of various non-governmental sources documents 1,911 casualties inside Iran, yesterday Ali Mousavi, the Islamic Republic’s ambassador in London, announced that nearly 1,500 people have been killed or injured in the Israeli attacks on Iran. He did not provide precise figures but stated that 224 civilians, including 20 children, have been killed. This comes after the Minister of Health announced yesterday that 1,800 people were injured in Iran during the first four days of the attacks.

At noon yesterday, the Red Crescent spokesperson reported: “So far, 145 injured individuals have been transferred to hospitals by the Red Crescent, and 75 were treated at the scene.” Additionally, a government spokesperson said that 120 women and children have been injured as a result of the Israeli attacks.

Previously, Hossein Kermanpour, head of public relations for the Ministry of Health, claimed in a social media post that 1,481 people were killed or injured during the first 65 hours of Israel’s attack on Iran. He stated that “more than 90 percent of these individuals were civilians.” According to Kermanpour, 522 people have been discharged, with 224 killed and 1,257 injured.

Continued Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure on the Fifth Day

On the fifth day, Israeli attacks struck civilian areas and infrastructure in the cities of Tehran, Kashan, Tabriz, Nazarabad, Zarandieh, Khomein, Qazvin, Najafabad, Ardestan, Shahin Shahr, and Naein. Among the civilian targets were the IRIB broadcasting complex in Tehran, the Nazarabad Industrial Zone, and the Zaviyeh Industrial Park.

According to documented reports, the following civilian areas were targeted: Piroozi Street, areas near IRIB headquarters, Majidieh, Andarzgoo, Sabalan Square, Velenjak, Pasdaran, and Elahieh in Tehran; Valayat District in Qazvin; and areas near Alavijeh Junction in Shahin Shahr.

Additionally, yesterday air defense confrontations with hostile projectiles were reported in Mahabad, Tehran, Natanz, Bandar Abbas, Qazvin, Shiraz, Tabriz, Mashhad, Saqqez, Sabzevar, Kermanshah, Ahvaz, Nahavand, Malayer, and Bushehr.

Alongside civilian sites, several military locations were struck, including: a checkpoint headquarters in the Kashan region, Heshmatiyeh Barracks, Al-Zahra Barracks in Tabriz, Quds IRGC Barracks in Shahin Shahr, an ammunition depot and Ayat Base in Villashahr, Hashem Abad Air Defense site in Naein, an additional ammunition depot in Ekhtiarabad, and the 15th of Khordad Barracks in Isfahan.

Communication Disruptions and Secondary Consequences

From the start of the attacks, the Minister of Communications claimed that due to the “special circumstances of the country,” the ministry had temporarily restricted internet access. WhatsApp remained blocked for the fifth consecutive day. IRIB, as the sole official radio and television broadcaster in Iran, urged citizens to delete WhatsApp and Instagram from their phones, claiming that these apps were stealing Iranian user data and cooperating with Israel.

Since the outbreak of military hostilities, access to services based on Cloudflare has also been disrupted — an ongoing issue that has seriously affected independent media activity, emergency data transmission, and real-time access to information.

This morning, Bank Sepah’s infrastructure came under cyberattack, disrupting its services. The IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency confirmed the cyberattack and reported that because Bank Sepah supports some gas stations, fuel service disruptions may occur in the coming hours.

Later in the day, users across various provinces reported widespread internet disruptions. No official government statements have been made about these interruptions so far.

Official media outlets also reported widespread internet disruptions across multiple provinces. Simultaneously, ArvanCloud Radar and the Telecommunication Infrastructure Company’s monitoring dashboard — which show real-time internet status — also experienced disruptions. Some IT experts warned of the possibility of a complete disconnection from the international internet in the coming hours. Meanwhile, NetBlocks, which monitors internet access restrictions worldwide, confirmed the internet disruptions in Iran.

Yesterday, the Israeli attacks also shut down Tehran’s Grand Bazaar. According to published images, shopkeepers refused to open their businesses.

Arrests and Security Crackdowns

Yesterday, at least 21 individuals were arrested for online activities. Among them: 1 in Bafgh, 18 in Lorestan Province, 1 in Boukan, and 1 in Tehran.

Including these new detentions, a total of 139 Iranian citizens have been arrested over the past five days for their online activity and content related to Israel’s attack on Iran.

Additionally, Fars News Agency, affiliated with Iran’s security institutions, reported the formation of legal cases and arrests of several citizens and media outlets. According to the report, among those targeted were ISNA News Agency, Dideban Iran website, Asr Iran website, Salam Telegram channel, and individuals including Mostafa Mehryein, Motahareh Gonei, Sadegh Al-Hosseini, Ali Sharif Zarchi, Asal Esmaeilzadeh, Hassan Asadi Lari, Atiyeh Rad, Ali Taremi, Atefeh Chaharmahalian, Hadi Tabakhgar, and Hadi Kasaeizadeh. Some of them received warnings, legal cases were opened for others, and some were arrested by court orders. HRANA had previously reported the arrests of Motahareh Gonei and Mostafa Mehryein.

The Tasnim News Agency also reported the arrests of two individuals in Isfahan and Savojbolagh, accusing them of being “affiliated with the Mossad intelligence agency.” The deputy governor of Zanjan Province also announced the arrest of several individuals on charges of collaborating with Israel. Government-affiliated media also published video footage reporting that one individual in Bushehr was arrested for allegedly collaborating with Israeli intelligence.

It should be noted that yesterday, an Iranian prisoner named Esmail Fekri was executed on charges of “spying for Israel.” The judiciary’s news agency claimed that Mr. Fekri was arrested in December 2023, and after the initial verdict, the case was sent to the Supreme Court for appeal, where, “based on the existing evidence,” the lower court’s ruling was upheld.

Other Related Developments

One related development was the cancellation of all nurses’ leave across the country. Sajad Razavi, Deputy Minister of Health for Treatment Affairs, announced that all doctors and nurses nationwide had their leaves canceled and were required to remain continuously present at medical centers.

Emphasis on Compliance with Humanitarian Obligations

As stated above that among other instances, the civilian targets have included the IRIB broadcasting complex in Tehran.

While IRIB functions as a central propaganda outlet for the Iranian government and the IRGC, its targeting raises serious concerns under international humanitarian law. State media is protected as a civilian object unless and for such time as it makes an effective contribution to military action and its destruction offers a definite military advantage. The dissemination of propaganda alone does not satisfy this threshold. Absent concrete evidence that IRIB was directly used for military purposes, such as transmitting operational instructions, its targeting would likely constitute a violation of IHL.

As the field consequences of the attacks expand, the damage to civilian infrastructure and disruption of emergency and medical services have increased. These conditions underscore the urgent need for strict adherence to humanitarian law obligations, including the principles of precaution, proportionality, and distinction between military and civilian targets.

International bodies and human rights defenders have once again stressed the need to ensure safe and unimpeded access to emergency aid and protection for civilians. The ongoing indiscriminate nature of attacks without proper distinction poses serious challenges to the legitimacy of military actions by both parties.

HRA, while continuing to monitor developments on the ground, emphasizes the need for independent investigations, accurate documentation of suspected violations, and legal accountability for all parties involved.


Saba Blvd in the Andarzgoo area – Tehran	Kermanshah	Near IRIB (state broadcaster)

The Fourth Day of Israeli Attacks on Iran: A review of the Incidents

Posted on June 17, 2025June 18, 2025 by . .

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Alborz, East Azerbaijan, Hamedan, Ilam, IRIB, Israeli Attacks, Kermanshah, Khuzestan, Kurdistan, Markazi, Qom, Tehran, zanjan

HRANA News Agency – The military confrontation between Iran and Israel entered its fourth consecutive day on Monday, June 16, following Israel’s early morning airstrikes on Iranian territory last Friday. The conflict has since intensified, with Iran mounting a military response and hostilities continuing to escalate.

Over the past four days, military installations, civilian sites, and residential areas in at least 19 provinces across Iran have come under attack. According to official and local reports, at least 16 people were killed or injured on Monday alone. Additionally, 77 casualties have been confirmed from earlier days of the conflict. In total, as of June 16, 22:00 UTC, non-governmental sources report that at least 1,098 people have been killed or wounded since the start of the attacks, including 452 fatalities.

Geographic Scope of the Strikes

As Israeli military attacks on Iranian soil continue, yesterday a number of energy infrastructures, military installations, and residential areas were targeted in the provinces of Ilam, Kermanshah, Tehran, Qom, Hamedan, Khuzestan, Zanjan, Alborz, Markazi, East Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, and Fars. Notable sites targeted yesterday include the IRIB building in Tehran, the Musian fire station in Ilam province, Farabi Hospital in Kermanshah, and an oil refinery in Kermanshah. An emergency vehicle was also struck in yesterday’s Israeli attacks in Tehran. In addition, IRGC barracks and missile warehouses in several provinces were hit.

Explosions in some of these areas have caused widespread damage and likely human casualties. Further information is being reviewed and updated.

Fighter jets, drones, various planted bombs, Delilah air-launched cruise missiles, short-range projectiles, and suicide microdrones are among the primary weapons reportedly used by Israel in yesterday’s attacks.

The Israeli army announced yesterday that it has carried out 720 airstrikes on various locations across Iran since the beginning of the attacks.

The map below shows the distribution of attacks and defense activity from the beginning of the conflict up to the present.

Update on Casualties and Human Losses

Since the start of Israeli attacks on Iran, more than a thousand military or civilian citizens have been killed or injured in total. The military or civilian status of a significant number of the human victims mentioned in this report is still under investigation.
HRANA had reported 1,005 people killed or injured during the first three days of attacks. With access to new information regarding casualties from previous days, this figure has now increased to 1,082.

The table below provides updated casualty figures from the first three days of the attacks, supplementing earlier reports. In some instances, the changes reflect reclassification rather than an actual increase in numbers.

Updated Casualty Figures from Previous Days

Province	City	Date	Category	Killed	Injured	Notes	Location
Tehran	Tehran	Unknown (June 13–16)	Civilian	12	1	Victims include 5 children	Residential areas
Hamadan	Asadabad	Unknown (June 13–16)	Civilian	4	0	Victims were firefighters	Asadabad Agricultural Airport
Unknown	Unknown	Unknown (June 13–16)	Civilian	1	3	Qasemi family; a 2-month-old infant was killed	Unknown
Tehran	Tehran	June 13	Civilian	1	0	–	Shahrara
Tehran	Tehran	June 15	Civilian	4	0	–	Tajrish / Mohebbi Shariati Street
Tehran	Tehran	June 15	Military	1	0	–	Police HQ (FATA)
Tehran	Tehran	June 15	Military	1	0	–	Unknown
Lorestan	Unknown	June 13	Military	1	0	–	Military Garrison
East Azerbaijan	Tabriz	June 13	Military	2	0	–	Shahid Fakouri Airbase
Qom	Qom	June 15	Military	2	42	–	Hazrat Fatemeh Air Defense / Mostafa Khomeini Garrison
Hamadan	Asadabad	Unknown (June 13–16)	Military	2	0	–	Asadabad Agricultural Airport

Latest Statistics on Casualties and Human Losses So Far

In addition to the previous section, reports published regarding yesterday’s attacks have documented the deaths of 13 individuals and the injury of at least 3 others, bringing the total number of people killed or injured due to Israeli attacks—according to non-governmental sources—to at least 1,098.

**Uncategorized Casualties**
Province	City	Date	Killed	Injured	Notes	Location
Markazi	Khomein	June 15	2	0	–	Unknown

**Civilian Casualties**
Province	City	Date	Killed	Injured	Notes	Location
Kermanshah	Kermanshah	June 16	0	1	Attack on a truck dealership	Dizelabad
Tehran	Tehran	June 16	3	0	Red Crescent relief personnel	Unknown
Tehran	Tehran	June 16	0	2	Includes an IRIB journalist	IRIB Building

**Military Casualties**
Province	City	Date	Killed	Injured	Notes	Location
Zanjan	Zanjan	June 16	2	0	–	Ansar al-Mahdi IRGC Garrison
Markazi	Khomein	June 16	6	0	–	Rouhollah IRGC Garrison

According to non-governmental sources, as of the time this report was compiled, a total of 1,098 military or civilian citizens have been killed or injured, broken down as follows:

▫️Civilians:
Deaths: 224
Injured: 188

▫️Military personnel:
Deaths: 109
Injured: 123

▫️Unspecified:
Deaths: 119
Injured: 335

▫️Total deaths: 452
▫️Total injured: 646
▫️Total human casualties: 1,098 individuals

It is also worth noting that access to casualty data has become significantly more difficult for non-governmental groups since the first day of attacks. This could be due to government-imposed security measures or communication disruptions.

While non-governmental sources estimate Iran’s human losses at just under 1,100, Hossein Kermanpour, Head of the Ministry of Health’s Public Relations and Information Center, reported a significantly higher figure in a social media post yesterday. According to Kermanpour, 1,481 people were killed or injured during the first 65 hours of Israeli attacks, with “over 90 percent” identified as civilians. He added that 522 of those affected have been discharged, reporting a total of 224 deaths and 1,257 injuries.

However, yesterday, the Minister of Health, in an interview with IRNA, stated that 1,800 people have been injured due to Israeli attacks. Regarding yesterday’s attack on Quds Square in Tehran, he said that not only were water pipes broken, but 59 people were injured in the incident. He added that 12 people “attained martyrdom” in the Quds Square bombing, one of whom was a pregnant woman.

Continued Israeli Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure on the Fourth Day

The Israeli army’s attacks continued yesterday, causing damage to non-military infrastructure. Throughout the day, the cities of Bushehr, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas, Dehloran, Natanz, Tehran, Sanandaj, Tabriz, Kermanshah, Ahvaz, Bandar Anzali, Bostanabad, Marand, Malayer, and Shahriar witnessed air defense engagement with hostile projectiles. Among the affected provinces, Tehran once again experienced the heaviest attacks. The areas in and around Tehran that were hit include: Khalazir village, Shahrak-e Gharb, Bideganeh neighborhood, Vavan township, Bagheri township, Olympic Village, areas around Mehrabad Airport, around Azadi Square, Tehranpars, and the IRIB building in Tehran.

Other key areas that witnessed attacks and air defense activity include: areas along the Imam Reza and Tehran–Qom highways, Marand Industrial Town, Shahrak-e Emam and the oil refinery in Kermanshah, areas around the Tehran–Saveh highway, Nazarabad and Mehrshahr in Alborz province, Farabi Hospital in Kermanshah, and a truck dealership in Kermanshah.

In addition to civilian sites, several IRGC missile warehouses in Faraman and Dowlatabad in Kermanshah province, the Fatemeh Masoumeh air defense unit, Mostafa Khomeini garrison, and the Qiam Kushk-e Nosrat pilot training base in Qom, an air defense unit in Andimeshk, IRGC garrisons in Zanjan, Sardroud, and Marivan, the Alvand missile site in Khomein, and a military base in western Tehran were among yesterday’s military targets.

Disruptions in Communications and Secondary Consequences

From the first day of the attacks, Iran’s Ministry of Communications imposed temporary internet restrictions “due to the country’s special circumstances.” The WhatsApp messaging service has remained blocked for the fourth consecutive day, and user access to Cloudflare-based services has been disrupted. These measures have severely hampered the operations of independent media, the transmission of humanitarian data, and immediate access to information.

Judicial and security authorities began threatening citizens from the early hours of the conflict. In the latest statements, the head of Iran’s judiciary announced that those arrested on charges of collaborating with Israel would be tried and punished swiftly under wartime conditions. Mohseni-Ejei warned that the harshest punishment would be imposed without leniency on individuals cooperating with Israel.

Yesterday, security crackdowns on citizens in Iran continued, with at least 15 arrests recorded, bringing the total number of arrests over the past four days to more than 115 individuals. These citizens were mostly detained for publishing content related to the Iran-Israel military conflict. Those arrested yesterday include two individuals in Kerman, two in Tehran, five in Ardabil, several in Khorramabad and Borujerd, one in Shahr-e Qods, several in Gerash County, and five in North Khorasan. In addition, 60 citizens in Isfahan Province are facing legal proceedings. The head of Isfahan’s cyber police accused these individuals of “disturbing public opinion in cyberspace.”

The newspaper Ham Mihan also published images of at least two citizens being arrested, identifying them as “individuals linked to Israel.” A channel affiliated with the IRGC published images of two detainees, claiming they were “preparing for an operation from an unfinished building.” Another channel close to security agencies released a video reporting the arrest of five Afghan nationals in Nahavand County, claiming that “several microfiles” were discovered in their possession.

Meanwhile, the judiciary announced that 28 individuals had been arrested in Tehran Province over the past four days, with some of the charges including “espionage, photographing military fortifications and restricted areas, possession of military weapons, and membership in anti-regime groups.”

In the past three days, at least 100 other individuals in Iran had already been arrested by security forces for publishing content related to the Iran-Israel conflict.

Yesterday, the judiciary also announced that the execution of Esmaeil Fekri on charges of “espionage for Israel” had been carried out. According to the judiciary’s news agency, Mr. Fekri was arrested in Azar 1402 (December 2023), and after the initial verdict was issued, the case was referred to the Supreme Court for appeal. The court, citing “available evidence,” confirmed and upheld the original sentence.

International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Analysis

On the third day of the international armed conflict between Iran and Israel, concerns over increasing violations of fundamental principles of international humanitarian law have intensified. According to Article 51 of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, parties to the conflict are obligated to distinguish between military objectives and the civilian population. However, reports of the deaths of at least ten children in a residential building strike and the killing of a worker at a horse stable reinforce the possibility of indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks.

The repeated targeting of locations with no apparent military value not only calls into question the principles of proportionality and precaution but also directly contradicts the absolute prohibition of direct attacks on civilians, as stated in Article 48 of the mentioned Protocol. Furthermore, under Article 57, even if a military target is located near civilian areas, the parties are obligated to take all feasible precautions to minimize harm to civilians, including the issuance of effective advance warnings—a measure that, in many cases, appears not to have been observed.

Human rights organizations have once again emphasized the need to halt indiscriminate attacks, protect civilian lives, and ensure access to emergency assistance. The Human Rights Activists in Iran also noted in its latest assessment, while highlighting concerning patterns in target selection: “Protection of civilian lives must remain at the center of attention.”

The organization has reaffirmed its commitment to documentation, legal analysis, and pursuit of accountability for all parties under international humanitarian law, warning that the continued execution of indiscriminate attacks may constitute war crimes.

International Reactions to Ongoing Conflict

As the conflict continues, the international community has issued new responses regarding the military attacks. A number of governments and international bodies have called for restraint from both parties and an immediate return to diplomatic channels. Statements released yesterday emphasized the need to avoid escalating violence, fully respect civilian rights, and ensure access to humanitarian aid.

These positions underscore the role of neutral international organizations in monitoring developments and supporting peace-building efforts, while also expressing concern over the risk of the conflict expanding further. There was also a renewed call for all parties to uphold their obligations under the United Nations Charter and the rules of international humanitarian law.

Russia and Turkey announced their readiness to mediate in order to end the conflict between Iran and Israel. A spokesperson for the Russian presidency stated that Russia remains in contact with both sides of the war and that its earlier offer to mediate still stands. Simultaneously, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, said that Turkey is ready to play a mediating role in resuming nuclear negotiations and ending the dispute with Israel.

Emphasis on Adhering to Legal Obligations

With the expansion of field consequences resulting from the attacks, damage to civilian infrastructure and disruptions in emergency and medical services have also increased. These conditions further highlight the critical importance of strictly adhering to humanitarian law requirements, including the principles of precaution, proportionality, and distinction between targets.

International institutions and human rights advocates have once again reiterated the need to guarantee safe and unimpeded access to emergency aid and to protect the civilian population. At the same time, the ongoing use of indiscriminate attacks without regard for civilian locations poses a serious challenge to the legitimacy of both parties’ military actions.

The Human Rights Activists in Iran, while continuing to monitor developments on the ground, have stressed the need for independent investigations, thorough documentation of suspected violations, and the pursuit of legal accountability for all parties involved.


Missile strike on Farabi Hospital in Kermanshah	Missile strike on Farabi Hospital in Kermanshah	Dormitory of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

East Tehran	Mehrabad area, next to the Mapping Organization	One of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs buildings in Tehran

Truck dealership in Kermanshah	Kimi Darou pharmaceutical factory in the Tehranpars -Tehran	Bagheri Township, Chitgar, and Iran Mall in Tehran

IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) building	IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) building	IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) building

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

Posted on June 16, 2025June 18, 2025 by . .

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Hassan Mohaqeq, Hossein Kermanpour, irgc, Israeli strike, Mohammad Kazemi, Shahran

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**
Province	City	Date	Category	Killed	Injured	Notes	Location/Facility
Lorestan	Oshtorinan	June 14	Civilian	1	32	Workers reported among the casualties	Farda Motors Automotive Complex
Kermanshah	Qasr-e Shirin	Unknown (June 13–14)	Civilian	0	1	Aid worker	Unspecified
East Azerbaijan	Unspecified	Unknown (June 13–14)	Civilian	1	0	Aid worker	Unspecified
Tehran	Tehran	June 14	Civilian	6	0	–	Residential areas
Tehran	Tehran	Unknown (June 13–14)	Civilian	3	0	Includes one 11-year-old child	Residential areas
Lorestan	Khorramabad	Unknown (June 13–14)	Civilian	1	0	–	Unspecified
Tehran	Tehran	June 13	Civilian	30	0	Includes 27 children	Unspecified
Bushehr	Jam	June 14	Civilian	3	0	–	Pardis Township
Tehran	Tehran	Unknown (June 13–15)	Civilian	83	0	–	Various Locations
Tehran	Tehran	June 13	Military	8	0	–	Unspecified
Kermanshah	Unspecified	Unknown (June 13–15)	Military	4	0	–	Unspecified
Alborz	Hashtgerd	Unknown (June 13–14)	Military	1	0	–	Unspecified
West Azerbaijan	Urmia	June 14	Military	10	0	–	Al-Mahdi Military Base
East Azerbaijan	Unspecified	Unknown (June 13–14)	Military	3	0	–	Unspecified
Unspecified	Unspecified	Unknown (June 13–14)	Military	5	0	–	Unspecified
Tehran	Unspecified	Unknown (June 13–14)	Military	0	50	–	Unspecified
Tehran	Unspecified	Unknown (June 13–14)	Unclassified	20	0	–	Unspecified
Kermanshah	Unspecified	Unknown (June 13–14)	Unclassified	10	0	–	Unspecified
Alborz	Hashtgerd	Unknown (June 13–14)	Unclassified	1	0	–	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**
Province	City	Date	Killed	Injured	Notes	Neighborhoods/Facilities
Kermanshah	Kermanshah	June 15	0	1	Attack on a horse stable, one worker injured	Unspecified
Tehran	Tehran	June 15	10	0	Victims were children	Narmak Neighborhood/ Residential Area
Tehran	Tehran	June 15	0	1	–	Keshavarz Blvd. / Residential Area
Tehran	Tehran	June 15	5	Unspecified	–	Saboonchi Neighborhood / Residential Area
Tehran	Tehran	June 15	Unspecified	Unspecified	Civilians and Foreign Ministry staff	Imam Khomeini Square – Foreign Ministry Building

**Military Casualties and Injuries**
Province	City	Date	Killed	Injured	Notes	Key Targets Hit
Markazi	–	June 15	2	0	–	Unspecified
Tehran	Tehran	June 15	3	–	IRGC intelligence chief and two senior officials	Unspecified

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, Tehran	Residential areas of Tehran	Images of bombings in Tehran

Mashhad	Shiraz Electronics Industry	Destroyed residential homes in Narmak, Tehran


Baharestan – Tehran	Tehranpars – Tehran	Oil depots in Shahran – Tehran

Pasdaran district in Tehran	Tehranpars -Tehran	Residential building near Apadana Street

Ensaf News office building	Qods Square, Tajrish-Tehran	Around Vali-Asr Sq, Tehran

Shariat St-Tehran	Qods Square, Tajrish- Tehran	Sorevardi St – Tehran

Justice Department building- Tehran	Saboonchi St. Tehran	Images of the injured in Tehran

	Images of the injured in Tehran

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

Posted on June 15, 2025June 15, 2025 by . .

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HRANA, Israel

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
Province	City	Date	Killed	Injured	Notes	Neighborhoods and Locations
Lorestan	Khorramabad	Unspecified (between June 13–14)	11	0	–	Unspecified

Non-Military (Civilian) Casualties and Injuries
Province	City	Date	Killed	Injured	Notes	Neighborhoods and Locations
Tehran	Tehran	Unspecified (between June 13–14)	4	0	–	Unspecified
Hamedan	Asadabad County	June 14	3	5	Includes 7 aid workers	Missile base/facilities
Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified (between June 13–14)	7	1	Includes two children	Unspecified
Lorestan	Unspecified	Unspecified (between June 13–14)	2	0	–	Unspecified
West Azerbaijan	Unspecified	June 14	2	0	Ambulance attack	Unspecified
Kermanshah	Kermanshah	Unspecified (between June 13–14)	1	0	–	Unspecified
Lorestan	Borujerd	June 14	Unspecified	Unspecified	Widespread human loss among workers	Farda Motors Factory

Military Casualties and Injuries
Province	Killed	Injured	Date	Key Targeted Locations
Zanjan	3	0	June 14	Various centers
Markazi	3	0	June 14	Basij Resistance Zone, Zarandieh
Hamedan	5	7	June 14	Missile base/facilities in Asadabad
Tehran	2	0	Unspecified (between June 13–14)	Unspecified
Tehran	1	0	June 14	FARAJA Logistics and Support Base
Unspecified	4	–	Unspecified (between June 13–14)	Unspecified
East Azerbaijan	12	20	Unspecified (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, Lorestan	Kangan Port, Bushehr

Areas around Tabriz Refinery	Phase 14 Refineries of South Pars Gas Field	Tabriz

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

Posted on June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 by . .

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irgc, Israeli Attacks

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
Province	Killed	Injured	Key Targeted Locations
Tehran	78	329	Gheytarieh, Mehrabad, Andarzgoo, Marzdaran, Saadat Abad, Chamran Town, Nobonyad, Narmak, Mahallati Town
East Azerbaijan	18	35	Areas around Tabriz, Bostanabad, Maragheh
Kermanshah	0	12	Qasr-e Shirin and a border county
Other provinces (total of 10)	0	95	Various locations

Civilian Casualties
Province	Killed	Injured	Key Targeted Locations
Tehran	35	55	Various neighborhoods
Kermanshah	1	0	Welfare Organization building, Qasr-e Shirin
Unknown	1	–	Teenager Amirali Amini
Ardabil	0	2	Khoroslu Telecommunications Site, Bileh Savar

Military Casualties
Province	Killed	Injured	Key Targeted Locations
Tehran	7	0	Various centers – High-ranking military personnel
East Azerbaijan	2	0	Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base, 2nd Tactical Air Base
Qom	2	0	“Hazrat Masoumeh” Air Defense Site
West Azerbaijan	1	0	Sardasht border regiment base
Lorestan	1	4	24th 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.


Saadat Abad – Tehran	Injured people in Tehran	Injured people in Tehran

A Complex in Saadat Abad – Tehran	Kuhak- Tehran	Tehran

Mahallati District-Tehran	Welfare Organization Building in Qasr-e Shirin	Tehran

Patrice Lumumba Street – Tehran	Shahr Ara- Tehran	Narmak -Tehran

Tehran	Ketab Sq-Tehran	A girl-only high school in District 3-Tehran

A tower in Tehran	Chamran Complex in Tehran	Tehran

Tehran	Tabriz	Tehran

	Andarzgu-Tehran

Amputation Sentences for Two Theft Defendants Carried Out in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

Posted on June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 by . .

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Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan

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

Posted on June 9, 2025 by . .

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Oshnavieh, Reza Ezzat Taj, اشنویه

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.

Monthly Report – May 2025: Human Rights Situation in Iran

Posted on June 1, 2025July 2, 2025 by . .

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Ahmadreza Djalali, Delfan Prison, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh, Pedram Madani, Peyman Farah-Avar, Rouya Sabet

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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Bardaskan, Majid Arbabi, Mohammadsayyad Arbabi, Reza Javadi, Sajjad Larijani, Younes Arbabi, Zabol

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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Jalal Farrokhi, Ra'na Khoran, Rozhan Khoran, Urmia

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.

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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.

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.

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