Day Six of Israeli Strikes on Iran: An Overview of the Events

Day Six of Israeli Strikes on Iran: An Overview of the Events

HRANA News Agency – On the sixth day of military conflict between Iran and Israel, multiple locations across Iran came under attack. The hostilities, which began in the early hours of Friday, June 13, with Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory, have since spread to 21 provinces. According to reports, at least 10 people were killed in yesterday’s attacks. With these latest casualties, as of June 18, 21:00 UTC, the total number of killed and injured over the past six days has risen to 1,968, including 639 fatalities and 1,329 wounded.

Geographic Scope of the Strikes

As Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory continued, various infrastructures and facilities were targeted yesterday in the provinces of Zanjan, Fars, Tehran, Isfahan, Hamedan, Alborz, East Azerbaijan, Semnan, Kermanshah, Mazandaran, Khuzestan, Ilam, Qom, Bushehr, Gilan, and Qazvin. Tehran was the primary target of the attacks.

Yesterday, the spokesperson for the Iranian Red Crescent announced that 21 provinces have been affected since the onset of the Israeli attacks.

Latest Casualty Figures as of Now

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

Yesterday, HRANA reported a total of 1,911 killed or injured during the first five days of the conflict. However, after reviewing and documenting a new batch of information and received evidence, HRANA has added 47 additional casualties to its reports for those first five days, which includes the deaths of four children.

At least 10 more individuals lost their lives in Iran yesterday due to Israeli attacks. Simultaneously, the Police Information Center announced in a statement that an unspecified number of personnel from the Police Command (FARAJA headquarters) were injured in yesterday’s attacks.

Based on HRANA’s reports, which rely on its network of volunteers and other non-governmental sources, the total number of people killed and injured as a result of Israel’s attacks has now reached at least 1,968 as of June 18, 21:00 UTC.

Yesterday’s Civilian Casualties (Deaths and Injuries)
ProvinceCityDateCategoryKilledInjuredNeighborhoods & Locations
ZanjanAbharJune 18Military20Unspecified
KermanshahKermanshahJune 18Military80Kermanshah Air Defense Site
TehranTehranJune 18MilitaryUnspecifiedFARAJA Headquarters


These figures are broken down as follows:

▫️Civilians:
Killed: 263
Injured: 335

▫️Military personnel:
Killed: 154
Injured: 126

▫️Unspecified:
Killed: 222
Injured: 868

▫️Total killed: 639
▫️Total injured: 1,329
▫️Total casualties: 1,968

While independent sources report 1,968 casualties in Iran, yesterday Ali Mousavi, the Islamic Republic’s ambassador in London, stated that nearly 1,500 people have been killed or injured so far in Israel’s attacks on Iran. He did not provide exact figures but claimed that 224 civilians, including 20 children, had been killed. Meanwhile, on Monday, the Minister of Health reported that 1,800 people had been injured during the first four days of attacks.

The Red Crescent spokesperson also reported yesterday: “So far, 145 injured individuals have been transferred to hospitals by the Red Crescent, and 75 were treated on site.” A government spokesperson added that 120 women and children had been injured in the attacks.

Earlier, Hossein Kermanpour, head of the Ministry of Health’s Public Relations Center, stated on social media that 1,481 people had been killed or injured during the first 65 hours of Israel’s attacks, adding that “more than 90% of these individuals were civilians.” He also reported that 522 people had been discharged, putting the death toll at 224 and the number of injured at 1,257.

Widespread Disruption to Civilian Life: Iran Under War and Disorder

With the continued Israeli military attacks on Iranian soil, the civilian dimensions of this conflict are expanding daily. The crisis has now triggered nationwide consequences, from shortages of essentials to the collapse of urban services and the abandonment of vulnerable populations. Field reports and accounts from citizens across the country, obtained by HRANA, paint a clear picture of the growing humanitarian catastrophe and the failure of support systems.

Banks Failing to Meet Urgent Needs

Disruptions in banking operations and cash shortages are among the most pressing challenges. According to citizens, many bank branches have limited daily cash withdrawals to one million tomans — an amount insufficient for daily family expenses, especially during a crisis. Most ATMs are empty, and with online purchases impossible, many struggle to secure basic necessities. The shutdown of Bank Sepah and Bank Pasargad’s banking networks due to cyberattacks has further paralyzed financial transactions, leaving many citizens desperate.

Public Transportation and Unaffordable Costs

In provinces affected by the conflict, intercity travel has nearly collapsed. Buses and other public transport are scarce, and where available, fares have surged to unaffordable levels. A Tehran resident trying to reach family in Gilan said: “For three people, the ride cost 8 million tomans. How much does a government employee even make?”

Elderly, Sick, and Disabled Left Isolated

Elderly, disabled, or care-dependent citizens are among the first victims of institutional neglect in this crisis. Many have been left alone at home, unable to receive assistance. A user outside of Iran wrote: “My friend’s father has Alzheimer’s and is alone in Tehran. No one can take him out. My mother is alone in a wheelchair too.” Medical services have also been disrupted, vital medications are scarce, and treatment for chronic illnesses has been suspended or interrupted.

Rationing, Shortages, and Anxiety

Shops are either closed or have empty shelves. A citizen in Tehran reported: “Sanitary pads are being rationed.” Another citizen from Rasht said: “There’s no bread unless you wait in long lines for hours. People are fighting each other over a loaf.” Sharp spikes in food prices have added to the pressure, with the cost of some basic items doubling in less than a week.

Forced to Work Amid Bombardments

In some areas like District 18 of Tehran, even after evacuation orders, factories and businesses remained operational. Industries continue to run 24/7 with rotating shifts, forcing workers to show up despite the threat of airstrikes. “During the bombardment of District 18, my friend’s shift started at 4 AM and they didn’t shut down,” one person recounted — just one of many examples of workers being denied legal protections during wartime.

Afghan Migrants: Caught Between Discrimination and Victimization

Afghan migrants not only face the danger of attacks but are also subjected to additional pressure. Many have been accused of espionage or denied emergency assistance. In some cases, migrants have reportedly been denied access to shelters altogether.

Pets: Silent Victims of the Crisis

With no support structures, pets have also been left vulnerable. Moving them is costly and difficult; many owners are either forced to abandon their pets or remain in unsafe areas to stay with them. One citizen told HRANA: “I have three cats. I can’t leave them behind. But no one tells me where I can go with my animals.”

Conscripts: Cheap Labor in an Unrecognized War

Conscripts, who generally do not serve in active combat roles, are being forcibly kept in military service during the conflict. With professional military staff reduced, conscripts face mandatory extended shifts. During the attack on the Tehran Police Command (FATA), several conscripts were killed, but official media made no mention of them. One local source said: “My friend was a conscript there. He was killed. No name mentioned, no mourning. They just threatened them, saying if you don’t show up, it will count as desertion under wartime rules.”

Communication Blackouts and Cross-Border Anxiety

Internet disruptions and messaging app shutdowns — especially in central regions — have severed communication between families inside Iran and relatives abroad. Families with children or parents in Europe, Canada, or neighboring countries remain in complete uncertainty. One person said: “My sister is in the Netherlands; my elderly parents are alone in Tehran. I have no way to help them, no contact.”

State Propaganda and Lack of Practical Information

State media continue to focus on military activities and propaganda, providing no practical information on sheltering, safe routes, or rescue guidelines. While the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has raised concerns about nuclear contamination from bombings of Iran’s nuclear facilities, no public guidance or reliable reporting on radiation levels has been provided in nearby cities. Citizens report that scattered social media messages and stressful phone calls are their only sources of information.

Communications Disruptions and Cyberattacks: Secondary Consequences

From the first day of the attacks, internet disruptions were observed across Iran. Yesterday, NetBlocks, which monitors global internet access, reported: “Live data shows that nationwide internet in Iran has been almost completely cut off.”

The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology confirmed the internet restrictions in a statement, claiming the move was intended to prevent Israel from using Iran’s communications network for military purposes.

Later in the day, Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB suffered a brief live-stream disruption due to a cyberattack, which its public relations office blamed on Israel.

Many citizens reported to HRANA that they had received suspicious text messages containing infected links.

Meanwhile, a well-known hacking group with a history of targeting Iranian entities launched a large-scale attack, successfully stealing over $90 million in cryptocurrency from Nobitex, Iran’s largest crypto trading platform.

Arrests and Security Crackdowns

State media reported yesterday that 21 individuals were arrested for online activities. These include five people in Khorramabad, Borujerd, and Dorud; one person in Razan County; ten individuals in Takestan, Alborz, Buin Zahra, and Avaj; two in Boukan; one in Qazvin; one in Gachsaran; and several others in Ilam.

Including these new arrests, the total number of citizens detained over the past six days for online activity and publishing content related to Israel’s attacks on Iran has reached 160.

Additionally, the public relations office of the IRGC’s Zarandieh branch announced the arrest of several individuals in this city, accusing them of being “affiliated with Israel.” Arrests also included an Afghan national in Shahr-e-Rey, one person in Saqqez, four in Qasr-e-Shirin, and one in Alborz Province, all on charges of collaboration with Israel.

Several others were arrested in Karaj, Arak, and Baharestan on accusations of spying for Israel.

A Telegram channel affiliated with the IRGC published images of two individuals arrested in Tehran, alleging they had launched drones toward Shahriar. Separately, two individuals in Pishva County and one in the Navab district of Tehran were arrested for allegedly manufacturing drones for Israel. Some were also arrested in Tehran and Alborz provinces while transporting drones using pickup trucks.

Channels close to security agencies also reported that 18 Afghan nationals involved in drone manufacturing in Mehrabad, Mashhad, were arrested by the Ministry of Intelligence before carrying out their planned operations.

The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency announced that six women accused of spying for Israel were arrested by the Intelligence Organization while attempting to leave the country through Qasr-e-Shirin.

The National Police Chief also reported the arrest of four individuals, accusing them of being “terrorists.” He stated that they were wounded during clashes with police forces but did not specify the locations of the arrests.

Continued Israeli Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure on the Sixth Day

On the sixth day of attacks, Israel targeted civilian areas and infrastructure in the cities of Tehran, Ilam, Fardis, Karaj, Shahre Qods, Chalous, Tabriz, Shahroud, Zanjan, Qazvin, Abhar, and Shahriar. Among the civilian and infrastructure sites struck were: the Parsian Resources Research Center in Zanjan, the Tehran Nuclear Research Center, Ilam Petrochemical Complex, airports in Kermanshah, Tabriz, and Karaj, fuel storage facilities in Alborz Province, and the TSA Centrifuge Production Workshop in Karaj.

The specific neighborhoods and districts in Tehran targeted yesterday include: Piroozi, Sabalan, Sayyad, Punak, Garmdareh, Bagheri Highway, District 18, Damavand Street, Lavasan Road, Aghdasieh, Jordan, Kordestan Highway, Vanak, Kavousieh, Nobonyad, Seoul Street, District 22, Chitgar, Shahran, Phases 2 and 8 of Pardis, Sadr Highway, Babayi Highway, Tehranpars, Afsarieh, Simón Bolívar Street, and Lavizan.

Additionally, yesterday there were reports of air defense engagements against hostile projectiles in the cities of Abhar, Shiraz, Parand, Isfahan, Hamedan, Garmdareh, Tabriz, Shahroud, Kermanshah, Tehran, Varamin, Roudehen, Ahvaz, Robat Karim, Dezful, Andimeshk, Qaleh Hassan Khan, Ilam, Qom, and Bushehr.

In addition to civilian areas, the following military sites were struck yesterday: Janbozorgi Barracks in Shahr-e-Rey, a missile ammunition depot in Sorkheh Hesar (Tehran), military facilities in Parand, the Bidganeh Complex in Malard, Parchin military installations, Imam Hossein University (affiliated with the IRGC), Zein al-Din Barracks in Abhar, the IRGC Barracks at Darvazeh Ghoran in Tehran, Imam Hassan Barracks, several military sites in Kermanshah, the Police Command Headquarters (FARAJA) near Vanak Square, the Sarallah IRGC Headquarters, and the Meisami Base in Karaj.

Yesterday, the country’s Air Defense Command announced that since the start of the military conflict, it has shot down 61 unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles.

Emphasis on Compliance with Humanitarian Obligations

As the field consequences of the attacks continue to grow, damage to civilian infrastructure and disruptions to emergency and medical services have also intensified. These circumstances underscore the urgent need for strict adherence to international humanitarian law, including the principles of precaution, proportionality, and distinction between military and civilian targets.

International organizations and human rights defenders have once again emphasized the need to ensure safe and unhindered access to emergency aid and protection for civilians. The ongoing indiscriminate nature of the attacks, with little regard for civilian presence, poses a serious challenge to the legitimacy of military actions by both sides.

While continuing to monitor developments on the ground, HRA emphasizes the urgent need for independent investigations, thorough documentation of alleged violations, and legal accountability for all parties involved.

TehranTehranEast Tehran
East TehranEast TehranNortheast Tehran
Northeast TehranEastern Tehran MountainsImam Hossein Military
University in Northeast Tehran
Around the Lavizan neighborhood
East Tehran
Lavizan Defense Industries
Company in Tehran
Around Zanjan
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Tehran
Payam Airport, KarajPayam Airport, KarajKharjir Garrison Aerospace
Complex in Southeast Tehran
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