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Day Ten of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Extensive Damage to Isfahan’s Historical Sites

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by . .

Ali Ja'farian, Civilian fatalities, HRANA, Ja’far Miadfar, Military fatalities

HRANA – In the last 24 hours, and as of March 9, 2026, at 16:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 285 attacks across 147 incidents in 17 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 61 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). Today’s reports indicate that, unlike in previous days when the country’s western provinces were primarily targeted, the current focus of the attacks, after Tehran, has been concentrated on Isfahan Province.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 9, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 40 civilians were killed and 8 civilians injured. Additionally, 11 deaths have been recorded for which the classification (civilian or military) is not specified in the available data. To avoid potential misclassification, these cases are presented in this report under the category of “unspecified.”

Aggregated data since the beginning of the conflict on February 28, 2026, based on incidents recorded in the incident tab and using minimum values for figures marked “more than”:

• Civilian fatalities: 1,245 people (including at least 194 children)

• Military fatalities: 189 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 327 people

This remainder of this report provides a preliminary analytical overview of documented incidents over the past 24 hours. All figures and classifications are based on information available at the time of publication. As verification continues and more information becomes available, casualty figures and classifications may be updated.

Note on Official Statements: Alongside the independent reports published by the HRANA, several aggregated official statistics were also recorded today from Iran’s state media, including the following:

Ali Ja’farian, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Health, told Al Jazeera that more than 1,255 people have been killed during the nine days of war. He added in his interview with the network that over 12,000 people have also been injured.

According to Ja’farian, the victims include individuals ranging in age from an eight-month-old infant to an 88-year-old elderly person, and 200 women are among those killed. He also stated that 11 members of the medical staff have been killed and 55 others injured.

Ja’far Miadfar, head of Iran’s National Emergency Organization, told media outlets that 190 of those killed were under the age of 18. He added that there are currently 11 “martyrs,” three of whom were members of Emergency Service 115.

Among the injured, 1,402 are women. Seven hundred of the injured are under 18 years old, and 60 are under the age of five.

Since these figures have been presented in aggregated form and cannot be accurately matched to specific events, they have not been included in the event-based calculations used in the independent reporting section of this HRANA review. They are mentioned here solely as a record of official statements.

1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours

In the last 24 hours, incidents were reported across multiple provinces, reflecting a geographically dispersed pattern of hostilities. In a large portion of the incidents, the method/type of attack has not yet been confirmed and has been recorded as “undetermined.” In cases where the attack type was identifiable, airstrikes and drone attacks were reported.

Preliminary analysis indicates that Tehran Province, accounting for 32% of the attacks, continues to be targeted more than any other part of the country. It is followed by Isfahan Province, which experienced a sharp increase to 23% compared to previous days and saw a large wave of attacks over the past 24 hours. Hormozgan Province also witnessed 10% of the total attacks recorded during the past day. Regions such as Lorestan, Khuzestan, and Alborz, as in previous days, have also borne a significant share of the attacks received.

2 List of Objects Reported Hit

Over the past 24 hours, 34 unique events have been recorded, resulting in damage to 72 distinct objects or facilities. These cases cover a range of different types of targets. In some instances, the reported damage was also the result of nearby attacks or secondary consequences of the strikes.

Examples of targets recorded over the past 24 hours:

• Optical Defense Industries (Isfahan)

• Soru Pier (Bandar Abbas)

• Mobarakeh Law Enforcement Command (Mobarakeh)

• Shahid Montazeri Camp (Shahriar)

• Sahab Pardaz Informatics Company building (Tehran)

For a number of the listed targets, the exact nature of the target (civilian/military/dual-use) is still under review, and classifications may be revised as additional information becomes available.

Under international humanitarian law, medical facilities, educational institutions, humanitarian facilities, religious sites, and emergency service centers are among the many objects that maintain special protected status and are afforded special protection. In the past 24 hours, HRANA has preliminarily recorded the following cases:

• Bahman Motor Dealership (Lar)

• Chehel Sotoun Palace-Museum (Isfahan)

• Ali Qapu Palace-Museum (Isfahan)

• Shahidan Nasiri Stadium (Tehran)

• Safaian Clinic and Medical Center (Tehran)

Over the past 24 hours, at least 40 civilians, including one child, have been killed, and 8 civilians, including one woman, have been injured. All classifications are preliminary and may be updated if new information becomes available.

4. Military Casualties

In some incidents, individuals have been killed in the vicinity of military targets; however, their official status has not yet been definitively determined. These cases remain under review, and if reliable information indicating a different status becomes available, the classification may be revised accordingly.

5. Unverified Casualties

Note that, in line with HRANA policy, this report reflects only incidents that occurred within the territorial borders of Iran.

The information contained in this report is compiled through HRANA’s established documentation network. Data is collected from a combination of field reports, local contacts, medical and emergency sources, civil society networks, and open source materials, including publicly available images, videos, and official statements where relevant. Each reported incident is logged and assessed through an internal review process before publication.

Given the evolving nature of hostilities, information is gathered on a rolling basis and reflects the status of documentation at the time of publication.

The figures presented in this report may not reflect the full scope of harm. Ongoing hostilities, damage to infrastructure, communication disruptions, restricted access to affected areas, and security risks for sources may limit the ability to document incidents comprehensively.

Delays in medical reporting, difficulties in confirming identities, and restricted access to certain provinces may result in temporary undercounting. As access improves or additional evidence emerges, casualty figures and incident classifications may be revised accordingly.

HRANA remains committed to transparency, methodological rigor, and the continual updating of its findings as new verified information becomes available.

Attack on Oil Facilities in Tehran and Karaj; Capital’s Sky Filled with Smoke as Concerns Rise Over Pollution and Fuel Shortages

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by . .

Environment, News, Other

HRANA, Tehran, U.S. and Israeli attack, U.S.-Israeli War

HRANA – Following airstrikes on the evening of March 7 targeting several oil depots and facilities in Tehran and Karaj, large fires in fuel storage tanks have released significant amounts of smoke and pollutants into the capital’s sky. As the fires continue and warnings about respiratory risks grow, officials have also announced a reduction in gasoline quotas. This situation, amid increasing efforts by some residents to leave Tehran, could affect people’s ability to move around and exit the city.

Based on images shared on social media and reports received, several oil depots and fuel-distribution facilities in different parts of Tehran were hit, including locations around Shahran in the northwest of the capital, the Aghdasieh and Sohanak areas in the northeast, as well as oil facilities in Shahr-e Rey and Fardis in Karaj, which experienced major explosions and widespread fires. Massive columns of smoke and flames were visible across many parts of Tehran, and hours after the attack some of the fuel tanks were still burning. Reports published by citizens and journalists indicate that, following these fires, the sky over Tehran has noticeably darkened, with a layer of smoke and suspended particles spreading across different parts of the city. Some social media users have also reported precipitation containing black particles, which they say has settled on the surfaces of cars and buildings.

Following the attacks, Iranian authorities announced that parts of the network for transferring and distributing petroleum products in Tehran and Alborz provinces had been damaged. Although the exact scale of the damage has not been announced, alongside the widespread images of the fires, measures were introduced to manage fuel consumption in the capital. The Governor of Tehran announced that the fueling quota using personal fuel cards at stations has been temporarily reduced from 30 liters to 20 liters. In addition, to reduce pressure on the city’s transportation system, it was announced that the Tehran Metro would operate free of charge and around the clock. These decisions were taken amid recent reports indicating that some residents have been increasingly trying to leave Tehran following the airstrikes.

The immediate consequence of these attacks was severe air pollution in parts of Tehran. The burning of large quantities of petroleum products can release hydrocarbons, particulate matter, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, compounds that, when accumulated in urban air, can quickly push air quality to dangerous levels.

Iran’s meteorological authorities have announced that in the hours following the attacks, a combination of smoke from the fires and existing cloud cover was observed over Tehran’s sky. Such conditions may lead to precipitation containing chemical compounds produced by combustion. Some warnings published in the media have also advised residents to use protective masks if possible and to reduce direct contact with rainfall that may contain chemical contaminants.

Tehran has long been a city chronically affected by air pollution. The addition of a substantial volume of smoke from burning oil storage tanks could further worsen this situation and expose the city’s millions of residents to health risks. In the short term, inhaling such pollutants can aggravate symptoms of respiratory illnesses, cause irritation of the eyes and throat, headaches, and breathing difficulties. For individuals who already suffer from conditions such as asthma, chronic lung diseases, or heart problems, these conditions may be even more dangerous.

Some physicians in Tehran have also expressed concern about a potential rise in respiratory problems among residents in messages shared on social media.

One resident of northwestern Tehran told HRANA:
“Since midnight, the sound of explosions did not stop. When we woke up in the morning, the sky was completely dark and the smell of burning was spreading in the air.”

Another resident living in eastern Tehran summarized their observations in a conversation with HRANA:
“When the rain started, black particles were settling on windows and cars. Many people were saying not to go out in the rain.”

At the same time as concerns about air quality, access to fuel has also become a major worry for residents. The reduction in gasoline quotas and the possibility of disruptions in the fuel distribution network could have consequences beyond simply managing consumption. Under circumstances where some families are attempting to travel to safer areas following the airstrikes, limited access to fuel may reduce their ability to move.

One driver in Tehran told HRANA’s reporter:
“Many people want to leave the city, but the lines for gasoline have become long, and it’s unclear what will happen if the situation continues.”

Documented experiences of large-scale fires at energy facilities show that such incidents can have consequences beyond their immediate effects. In similar cases, the release of large amounts of byproducts from the combustion of fossil fuels has sometimes led to long-term air pollution, the deposition of contaminants in soil, and in some instances impacts on water resources. Depending on the volume of materials burned, the duration of the fires, and prevailing weather conditions, this type of pollution can affect the environment and public health in the short term or even over a longer period.

Meanwhile, reports received by HRANA indicate that the departure of some residents from Tehran has increased in recent days. The United Nations had previously announced that at least 100,000 people had left the capital following the bombardments. However, the new conditions created by damage to fuel infrastructure may disrupt this trend. According to received reports, some citizens are concerned that restrictions on gasoline access, along with the continuation of airstrikes, could make leaving the city more difficult. Under such circumstances, the combination of security concerns, severe air pollution, and logistical limitations may place additional pressure on the urban population, many of whom are seeking a safer environment for themselves and their families.

Day Nine of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Polluted Air and Black Rain in Tehran

Posted on March 8, 2026March 9, 2026 by . .

News, Other

Civilian Casualties, HRANA, Isfahan, Kermanshah, Military Casualties, Tehran

HRANA – In the last 24 hours, and as of March 8, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 752 attacks across 148 incidents in 30 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 83 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). The recent attacks have geographically spread across the entire country, although the focus of the strikes still remains on Tehran and several specific provinces.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 8, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 33 people were killed and 50 others injured. These cases have been documented at the incident level, but their classification (civilian or military) is not specified in the available data. Therefore, to avoid classification errors, they are presented in this report under the category of “unspecified.”

Aggregated data since the beginning of the conflict on February 28, 2026, based on incidents recorded in the incident tab and using minimum values for figures marked “more than”:

• Civilian fatalities: 1,205 people (including at least 194 children)

• Military fatalities: 187 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 316 people

1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours

Preliminary analysis indicates that Tehran Province, accounting for 34% of the attacks, continues to be targeted more than any other part of the country. After that, as on the previous day, the provinces of Isfahan (about 8%) and Kermanshah (about 6%) recorded a larger share of today’s attacks. As in previous days, Khuzestan, Alborz, and several western provinces of the country account for the next highest shares of the attacks.