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Twelve Days of War: Israel-Iran Ceasefire Comes into Force

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HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, June 24, a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel took effect. In the lead-up to the truce, the Israeli military carried out strikes for twelve consecutive days, targeting multiple military and civilian sites and expanding the conflict’s reach to 26 provinces across Iran.

Since the onset of the attacks, Iranian security forces have arrested at least 286 citizens for expressing opinions related to recent events, while an additional 537 individuals have been detained on security-related charges, including espionage.

The total number of casualties from Israel’s attacks has reached 5,530, including 1,054 dead and 4,476 injured.

Geographic Scope and Course of Events

Over the past 12 days, until the announcement of the ceasefire, Israeli attacks targeted Iran’s infrastructure, military and civilian facilities, residential areas, and industrial zones across 26 provinces.

Yesterday, prior to the announcement of the ceasefire on the twelfth day of the conflict, the provinces of Fars, Tehran, West Azerbaijan, Gilan, and Alborz were targeted.

The Governor of Tehran stated that, in the early hours of yesterday, 12 locations in Tehran city and province were targeted by Israeli attacks.

The provinces that have been directly attacked since June 13 are as follows:

Tehran, East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan, Ardabil, Isfahan, Ilam, Kermanshah, Markazi, Hamedan, Fars, Khuzestan, Kurdistan, Alborz, Zanjan, Bushehr, Qazvin, Gilan, Hormozgan, Qom, Razavi Khorasan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kerman, Semnan, Mazandaran, Yazd, and Golestan.

The Latest Casualty and Damage Figures

Since the beginning of Israel’s military attacks on Iranian soil, thousands of citizens have been killed or injured. The military or civilian status of some of the victims is still under investigation. According to aggregated figures announced by official bodies such as the Ministry of Health, the Red Crescent, and provincial authorities, as of 12 PM Tehran time on June 24, the total number of casualties has reached 5,356.

According to Hossein Kermanpour, head of the Public Relations and Information Center of the Ministry of Health, among these, 610 people have died and 4,746 have been injured. Additionally, 971 people remain hospitalized, 3,436 have been discharged after treatment, and 255 received on-site medical care. So far, 687 surgeries have been performed on the wounded.

Among the dead, 49 are women, including two pregnant women in Tehran and Isfahan, and 13 are children, the youngest being only two months old. Among the injured, there are 185 women and 65 children under the age of 20; the youngest known injured person is a three-year-old child.

Kermanpour also reported that 25 medical personnel have been affected, including 20 injured and 5 killed. The attacks have also inflicted considerable damage on healthcare infrastructure, including 9 ambulances, 7 hospitals, 4 health centers, and 6 emergency stations.

Earlier, Mohammadreza Zafarghandi, the Minister of Health, had stated that 95% of the deceased died under the rubble, while only 5% passed away after being transferred to hospitals. He did not comment on whether the victims were military personnel or civilians.

In terms of relief efforts, the spokesperson for the Red Crescent Society announced that its relief workers have so far transported 288 injured individuals, treated 109 on site, and provided emergency shelter for 1,087 people. The Deputy Minister of Nursing also reported that at least 10 ambulances were directly attacked during relief operations, leading to the deaths of 4 medical personnel.

In Ahvaz, the president of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences reported the highest death toll over two consecutive days, with approximately 200 people injured.

The Governor of Tehran also reported the complete destruction of more than 120 residential units and serious damage to over 500 others in the province. According to him, public infrastructure, including water, electricity, gas, and even medical centers, were targeted in Tehran.

In Gilan Province, according to the Deputy Governor, last night’s attacks on Astaneh Ashrafieh resulted in 16 deaths, 33 injuries, and the complete destruction of 4 residential units.

Finally, the Iranian Medical Council announced that five doctors have lost their lives in these attacks.

It should be noted that, in line with its commitment to maximum transparency and independent reporting, HRANA does not rely solely on government figures for its statistics.

According to the latest updates from HRANA News Agency, based on information gathered through its network of volunteers and independent, non-governmental sources, and incorporating newly received documents and yesterday’s reports, the casualty figures are as follows:

▫️Civilians:
Killed: 417
Injured: 2,072

▫️Military personnel:
Killed: 318
Injured: 256

▫️Unspecified:
Killed: 319
Injured: 2,148

Total fatalities: 1,054
Total injuries: 4,476
Total casualties: 5,530 people

Israeli Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure

As on previous days, multiple civilian areas across the country came under attack yesterday, with several residential buildings in Gilan and two hospitals in Tehran sustaining damage.

The Deputy Minister of Nursing at the Ministry of Health reported that Motahari Burn Hospital and Labbafi Nejad Hospital in Tehran were struck during the overnight attacks. Shahid Motahari Hospital was fully evacuated, and patients were transferred to other medical facilities. Portions of Labbafi Nejad Hospital were also damaged, prompting the relocation of patients.

Strikes were also reported yesterday in the cities of Tehran, Karaj, Rasht, Urmia, Astaneh Ashrafieh, and Lahijan.

One of the most significant attacks on civilian infrastructure occurred at Evin Prison. The Judiciary’s spokesperson announced that the prison was hit during family visiting hours. Asghar Jahangir stated that part of the administrative building was destroyed, leading to the deaths of “some of our colleagues and members of the public.”

Following the attack, the Prisons Organization announced that Evin prisoners have been transferred to other facilities within Tehran province.

A source close to one Evin prisoner’s family told HRANA that most inmates were moved to Greater Tehran Prison. The source described severe overcrowding: “Each prisoner has been given only one blanket. Conditions are so cramped that prisoners don’t even have space to sit.”
Furthermore, yesterday, air defense activity was reported in cities including Shiraz, Tehran, Urmia, Rasht, Babol, Tabriz, and Babolsar.

Methodological Note: The classification of targeted locations in this report as “military” or “civilian” is based on publicly available information, visible indicators, and testimonies from local residents. A definitive determination of the nature of these sites requires further verification through official documents, satellite imagery, and comprehensive analysis, which are currently not accessible. Therefore, this categorization is provisional and intended to provide an initial overview rather than a conclusive judgment about the nature of the targets.

Israeli Attacks on Iran’s Military Infrastructure

In addition to civilian areas, yesterday Israel targeted the Parchin missile site.

The Joint Headquarters of the IRGC in Kolahdouz Square, Tehran, was also among the military targets struck by the Israeli army prior to the ceasefire announcement.

Arrests and Crackdown on Citizens

Baha’i citizens in Iran continue to report to HRANA an escalation of security crackdowns against this religious minority following Israel’s attacks on Iran. So far, HRANA has received reports of one arrest and home searches of 20 Baha’i citizens in the cities of Baharestan, Qaemshahr, and Bushehr.

Meanwhile, yesterday the Chief Prosecutor of Qazvin Province announced that 19 legal cases have been opened for individuals arrested in recent events. HRANA had previously reported the arrest of 16 of these individuals.

It has also been documented that Morteza Asadi, a political science researcher, was arrested without a court warrant at his home by security agents on June 20. His and his wife’s personal belongings were confiscated. After three days, his family remains unaware of his whereabouts or health condition. He suffers from a digestive illness and does not have access to his necessary medication.

Including the most recent arrests, in the past 12 days, 286 Iranian citizens have been detained for their online activity and for posting content related to Israel’s attack on Iran.

Security-Related Arrests

In addition to those detained for expressing opinions or political activities, there is another category of arrestees about whom little information is available. These individuals are typically accused by security agencies of more serious charges such as espionage, armed activities, terrorism, and similar offenses. The mere filing of such charges, given the Iranian government’s history of labeling opponents in order to suppress dissent, cannot by itself serve as a basis for judgment. Fair trial and due process remain the only standards for human rights organizations to assess and validate such accusations.

Yesterday, the Deputy for Public Relations of the IRGC in Hamedan Province reported the arrest of 6 individuals in the cities of Razan, Nahavand, and Hamedan, accusing them of espionage for Israel. The head of the Hamedan Judiciary also stated that 24 cases have been opened for individuals allegedly involved in espionage, sending information, photos, and videos to Israel.

The deputy police chief of Kermanshah Province reported the arrest of two individuals in this city, accusing them of “disturbing public opinion” through online posts. At the same time, the Chief Prosecutor of Kermanshah stated that since the beginning of the conflict, 115 people have been arrested, 54 of whom have since been released on bail. According to him, only a small number face espionage charges, while the majority are accused of propaganda against the regime.

Yesterday, there was also a report of the arrest of a European national in Hormozgan. The semi-official Fars news agency reported that this individual was detained “while spying on sensitive and military sites.”

Additionally, the Chief Prosecutor of Sistan and Baluchestan Province announced the arrest of several individuals in this province, claiming that a “large shipment of American weapons and ammunition” was seized from them.

On the other hand, state media released a video yesterday showing the arrest of 6 individuals in Tehran, in which the detainees, under unclear circumstances, confess to cooperating with Israeli intelligence.

With these new cases, the total number of individuals arrested on security charges by law enforcement and intelligence agencies since the start of the military conflict has reached 537.

New Legislative Proposals to Increase Penalties

In this context, yesterday, members of parliament approved an emergency bill to increase the punishments for citizens arrested on espionage charges. yesterday, Judiciary spokesperson Ali Asghar Jahangir stated: “If we wanted to prosecute many of those we arrested during the war with Israel under the existing espionage law, we would have faced restrictions and limitations. However, the parliament has now given us greater legal latitude.”

Communication Disruptions

Yesterday marks the sixth day of internet disruptions in Iran. Although there has been slight improvement in connectivity, the country remains largely offline. Citizens continue to rely on VPNs to access global social networks.

The news outlet Ham-Mihan, citing its sources, reported that Telegram may soon be unblocked, while WhatsApp will remain banned due to its alleged involvement in espionage for Israel.

International Reactions: Global Consensus on Restraint and Concern over Escalation

Yesterday, the UN Human Rights Office condemned Israel’s attack on Evin Prison as a “gross violation” of international law. The spokesperson stated: “Evin Prison is not a military target, and striking it constitutes a serious breach of international humanitarian law.”

The UN fact-finding mission also reported yesterday that Israel’s strike on a residential complex in Tehran had resulted in dozens of fatalities. According to the mission, these attacks violate international humanitarian law and have so far led to the deaths of three Red Cross staff members in Tehran. The mission expressed concern that Israel may be failing to uphold the principle of distinction between military and civilian targets.

Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh
Gilan Province		Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh
Gilan Province		Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh
Gilan Province
A residential building in
Astaneh Ashrafieh		Bokharest Street in District 6 of TehranFire in Tehran following
the crash of a Hermes drone
Fire in Tehran following
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Israel’s Strike on Evin Prison: Damage to Infrastructure, Widespread Transfers, and Mounting Concerns

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HRANA News Agency — On June 23, during airstrikes by the Israeli Air Force on Tehran, Evin Prison was directly targeted. The attack took place during family visitation hours, resulting in the deaths and injuries of several administrative staff, conscripted soldiers, and prison personnel. Significant damage was also inflicted on key prison infrastructure, including the administrative building, entrance gate, infirmary, central kitchen, and visitation hall.

According to HRANA, the extent of the destruction has forced the evacuation of the prison. Beyond the immediate casualties and physical destruction, the assault has triggered a humanitarian and psychological crisis for the families of the prisoners. At the time of this report, calls for the immediate release of political prisoners and for transparent information about the fate and whereabouts of those transferred remain unanswered.

Destruction and Damage

Reports from various sources, including eyewitness accounts, indicate widespread destruction in several parts of the prison:
● The entrance gate, the court building, and the prison infirmary were completely destroyed.
● The visitation hall and central kitchen were also destroyed during the attack.
● Windows in Ward 4 and the women’s ward were shattered, and parts of their walls collapsed.
● The prison infirmary sustained serious damage, disrupting medical services.
● According to an official report by Fars News Agency, Dr. Seyed Davood Shirvani Boroujeni, one of the prison’s infirmary doctors, was killed in the attack.

Security Situation and Reactions
Following the attack, a state of emergency was declared at the prison:

● Telephone lines in most wards were cut or limited.
● Visitations and outdoor time for prisoners were suspended.
● The judiciary spokesperson confirmed the attack occurred during visitation and stated that some staff and family members were also casualties.
● Official reports stated that bomb disposal teams successfully neutralized two unexploded missiles in the prison area.

Prisoner Transfers and Family Concerns

In response to the extensive destruction, the Prisons Organization initiated the emergency relocation of inmates to other facilities within Tehran Province, including Greater Tehran Prison and Qarchak Prison in Varamin. According to the organization, the transfers began in the early hours following the strike and have since been completed. However, many families report being left in the dark about the exact whereabouts of their loved ones.

In an open letter, one political prisoner described the ordeal as “the worst day of my life,” adding: “Evin Prison essentially ceased functioning. The longstanding desire of the security apparatus to evacuate Evin was realized through Israeli missiles.” The prisoner also highlighted a more than 24-hour communication blackout with the women’s ward, confirming that inmates from Wards 4 and 8 were transferred to Greater Tehran Prison, while female prisoners were moved to Qarchak. The absence of official documentation and continued lack of contact have fueled severe anxiety and uncertainty among the prisoners’ families.

Doctor’s Death and Official Visit to the Injured

Following the attack, Abbas Masjedi, head of the National Forensic Medicine Organization, visited the wounded. At the same time, it was announced that Dr. Davood Shirvani Boroujeni, a member of the prison’s medical staff, was killed during the attack.

Human Rights Implications

Evin Prison, with its long-standing history of holding political and ideological prisoners, has long been a focus of human rights scrutiny. The direct attack on the facility — especially at a time when many of its inmates were financial offenders or low-risk prisoners — has sparked serious concerns over violations of human rights standards and the laws of war. According to witness accounts, several conscripted soldiers, guards, and even staff family members were killed in the strike. One witness described the scene: “All the conscripts at the gate were completely obliterated… and we, the prisoners and their families, were hugging them.”

The Eleventh Day of Israeli Strikes: Key Developments

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HRANA News Agency – On June 23, Israel’s military attacks on Iran entered their eleventh consecutive day. Since the onset of the conflict, strikes have extended to 26 provinces across the country. As of 21:00 UTC on June 23, including the casualties from the most recent attacks, the total number of victims has risen to 4,432, with 974 confirmed fatalities and 3,458 injuries. Over the same period, 705 individuals have been arrested in Iran on political or security-related charges.

Geographic Scope and Course of Events

Over the past eleven days, military strikes in Iran have targeted infrastructure, military and civilian facilities, residential areas, and industrial zones across 26 provinces.

Yesterday, Monday, June 23, attacks continued for the eleventh day, striking the provinces of West Azerbaijan, Kermanshah, Fars, Yazd, East Azerbaijan, Isfahan, Tehran, Alborz, Qom, and Khuzestan. The continuation of attacks on this day indicates that the security situation remains critical, with no immediate prospect for de-escalation in sight.

Tehran has consistently been among the most heavily targeted areas. Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian, the governor of Tehran, stated yesterday that Israel has attacked over 200 locations in Tehran province over the past ten days.

The provinces that have been directly attacked since June 13 are as follows:

Tehran, East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan, Ardabil, Isfahan, Ilam, Kermanshah, Markazi, Hamadan, Fars, Khuzestan, Kurdistan, Alborz, Zanjan, Bushehr, Qazvin, Gilan, Hormozgan, Qom, Razavi Khorasan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kerman, Semnan, Mazandaran, Yazd, and Golestan.

Latest Statistics on Human Casualties and Losses So Far

Since the beginning of Israeli attacks on Iran, hundreds of military and civilian individuals have been killed or wounded. The military or civilian status of a significant number of victims mentioned in this report is still under investigation.

Last night, channels affiliated with security agencies published images of an attack on an ambulance. According to official sources, following an attack by several Israeli drones on an ambulance on duty in Najafabad, Isfahan, three occupants — including the driver, a patient, and the patient’s companion — lost their lives.

State media announced yesterday that Yaser Zeyvari, a firefighter from Asadabad county in Hamadan province, who had been struck while on duty during the initial days of Israel’s attacks on Iran, has died due to the severity of his injuries.

Tasnim News Agency also reported that Abbas Es-haqi, a shooter athlete, and Rouhollah Giyahdusti Arani, a karate coach, were killed as a result of Israel’s attacks on Iran.

The Judiciary’s media center, Mizan, announced that Kian Ghasemian, a 5-year-old child who, along with three members of his family, had been targeted at their residence, has died from the severity of his injuries.

According to the latest updates from HRANA— which collects information through a network of volunteers and independent non-governmental sources — the casualty figures, including newly received documents from recent days as well as yesterday’s reports, are as follows:

▫️Civilians:
Killed: 387
Injured: 1,564

▫️Military personnel:
Killed: 268
Injured: 256

▫️Undetermined:
Killed: 319
Injured: 1,638

Total fatalities: 974
Total injured: 3,458
Total human casualties: 4,432

According to reports gathered by HRANA, dozens of children have lost their lives since the first day of Israel’s attacks on Iran.


Israeli Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure

Yesterday, several civilian areas in the country were also targeted. During these attacks, damage was inflicted on locations such as parts of the Handball Federation, the Fakhr Iran spinning and weaving factory, as well as civilian areas in the south and west of Tabriz, Tajrish, District 3, Saadat Abad, Afsarieh, and parts of eastern Tehran. One of the buildings of the Ministry of Energy and infrastructure near the Red Crescent Peace Building were also affected.

The CEO of Alborz Province Electricity Distribution Company reported power outages in parts of Karaj city due to the ongoing Israeli attacks on Iran. According to him, the company’s operational teams are working to restore electricity.

At the same time, state media, quoting Tehran Regional Electricity Company’s public relations office, announced that the blackout in northern Tehran has been resolved. Previously, Tavanir (Iran Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Company) had stated that one of the main power lines supplying northern Tehran had been damaged due to Israeli attacks, causing power outages in parts of Districts 2 and 3.

The head of Tehran Province’s Emergency Medical Services stated that field observations by rescue teams indicate that “more than 90 percent of the 206 sites attacked by Israel have been residential homes.”

In one of the most significant attacks yesterday, Evin Prison — one of the main detention centers for political and financial prisoners in Tehran — was directly struck. According to information received by HRANA, the windows of Ward 4 were shattered, and parts of the women’s ward ceiling partially collapsed. The prison’s infirmary and visitation hall were also damaged. Following the attack, phones in most wards were disconnected, visitations were canceled, and ward doors were locked. According to a knowledgeable source, the prison warden, accompanied by armed forces, entered Ward 4 and, threatening prisoners with forced transfer to Greater Tehran Prison, ordered the immediate evacuation of the ward without personal belongings. Simultaneously, the wall between Wards 4 and 6 was demolished to enable internal transfers of prisoners. This attack has raised serious concerns among families and human rights organizations.

Yesterday, the cities of Tabriz, Kermanshah, Ahvaz, Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd, and Karaj were among the areas where air defense activity was reported.

Methodological Note: The classification of targeted locations in this report as “military” or “civilian” is based on publicly available information, visible indicators, and testimonies from local residents. A definitive determination of the nature of these sites requires further verification through official documents, satellite imagery, and comprehensive analysis, which are currently not accessible. Therefore, this categorization is provisional and intended to provide an initial overview rather than a conclusive judgment about the nature of the targets.

Israeli Attacks on Iran’s Military Infrastructure

In addition to civilian areas, yesterday the Fordow nuclear site was once again targeted by Israeli forces. The General Command Headquarters of the Law Enforcement Command, the Human Resources Department of Faraja (Law Enforcement Command), and the central headquarters of the Cyber Police (FATA) were among other military targets struck yesterday.

Military facilities near the Sarkeh Hesar mountain, the Basij building in eastern Tehran, an IRGC garrison in downtown Karaj, and the Seyyed al-Shohada IRGC building in Shahr-e Rey on Deylaman Street were also among yesterday’s military infrastructures targeted by the Israeli army.

Arrests and Crackdowns on Citizens

Baha’i citizens in Iran have reported to HRANA an intensification of security crackdowns on this religious minority following Israeli attacks on Iran. According to HRANA’s information, since the beginning of the military attacks, the homes of at least 19 Baha’i families in Baharestan and Qaemshahr have been searched—15 homes in Baharestan and 4 in Qaemshahr. Additionally, Navid Tashakor, a Baha’i citizen residing in Baharestan, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence forces at his home on June 21. His arrest was accompanied by a home search and the confiscation of his digital devices. He had previously been arrested on June 14 and released after one day.

A Baha’i citizen from Baharestan, whose home was searched, told HRANA: “The agents presented no warrant during the search and behaved inappropriately with my family. They claim that my family and I are cooperating with Israel, but they have no evidence to support this accusation.”

This morning, the prosecutor of Zarand reported the arrest of a citizen in the city, accusing him of “propaganda against the state, demoralizing the public, and supporting Israel.” Reza Yaghoubi also stated that 10 others have been summoned to court on charges of propaganda against the regime.

The IRGC Intelligence Organization in Mazandaran announced in a statement that several individuals have been arrested for their online activities and connections with Israeli media. In its sixth statement, no details on the number, identity, or current status of the detainees were provided.

The police commander of Rezvanshahr announced that a 36-year-old man connected to the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK) has been arrested and imprisoned.

The deputy police commander of Kermanshah province reported the arrest of two individuals on charges of “disturbing public opinion” through posts on social media.

With the addition of these recent arrests, 281 Iranian citizens have been detained over the past 11 days for online activity and publishing content related to Israel’s attack on Iran.

Security Arrests

Besides those arrested for political statements or online activities, another group of detainees faces much more serious charges, often made by security agencies, including espionage, armed activity, terrorism, and similar offenses. Given the Iranian government’s history of labeling its opponents with such charges to suppress dissent, these accusations alone cannot be taken as proof of guilt. Only a fair trial and an impartial judicial process can validate the government’s claims against these defendants, according to human rights groups.

In this context, yesterday the prosecutor of Hamadan announced the arrest of a European national on espionage charges.

The spokesperson for Faraja (Iran’s Law Enforcement Command) stated that several individuals belonging to a “micro-drone smuggling network in the mountains northwest of Tehran” have been arrested. Significant amounts of drone control and guidance equipment were reportedly seized.

The Hamshahri newspaper reported that security forces seized a truck loaded with numerous drones in western Tehran and arrested an individual accused of ties to Israel.

Iranian state TV reported the arrest of three Afghan nationals in Pakdasht, claiming that rockets and explosive devices were seized from them.

According to official reports, a foreign woman (nationality undisclosed) was arrested in Chalous on espionage charges.

Two suspects accused of espionage and links to Israel were also arrested by police in Astara, Gilan province.

The Islamic Republic’s Law Enforcement Command announced the arrest of two individuals who allegedly attempted to manufacture bombs and handmade grenades to create fear and panic in the Andisheh township near Tehran.

Fars News Agency, affiliated with security bodies, quoted the Lorestan prosecutor saying that “10 individuals have been arrested under court orders for espionage, propaganda against the regime, and disturbing public opinion.”

The police commander of Gilan province announced: “36 people have been arrested for disturbing public opinion, collaborating with hostile enemies, filming military sites with micro-drones, arson, making handmade bombs, and cooperating with opposition groups.”

Security-affiliated channels reported yesterday that three individuals identified as “members of Ukraine’s intelligence service” were arrested, accused of plotting an attack on a drone factory in Isfahan.

Including the 61 people arrested yesterday, the total number of individuals arrested for security-related reasons by police and security forces over the past 11 days has reached 424.

Separately, yesterday, Monday, June 24, the Judiciary’s media center announced the execution of Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh, a prisoner convicted of espionage for Israel. Since the start of Israel’s attacks on Iran on June 13, at least three individuals have been executed on espionage charges for Israel in various Iranian prisons.

Communication Disruptions and Secondary Consequences

Yesterday marked the fifth consecutive day of widespread internet outages in Iran. Although there has been slight improvement, the country remains largely offline. Reports indicate that connectivity significantly worsened again in the afternoon hours.

The extensive internet disruptions, which began alongside the military attacks, have become one of the most serious secondary consequences of the crisis. Internet shutdowns not only hinder the free flow of information but also severely disrupt access to vital services such as banking, education, healthcare, and communication with relatives in affected areas. This situation has left many people, especially in rural and underprivileged regions, isolated and uninformed.

Tonight, IRIB’s News Network interrupted regular programming to broadcast continuous military marches, without any official explanation from authorities.

Some reports suggest that this broadcast coincided with special security conditions in Tehran, including Israeli missile strikes on targets in the capital such as Evin Prison. However, any direct link between this programming change and the attacks has not been officially confirmed.

The Islamic Republic’s media networks sometimes broadcast military marches to signal special conditions or officially declare states of emergency. Nonetheless, the authorities’ silence has fueled speculation on social media.

Ehsan Chitsaz, Deputy Minister of Policy and Digital Economy at the Ministry of Communications, published an image of a downed Israeli drone, claiming it was transmitting data using an advanced American satellite modem during its recent attack on Iran. Previously, the Ministry of Communications had stated that internet restrictions were imposed to “prevent Israel from using the country’s communication network for military purposes.”

The Judiciary’s news agency also reported that the news website Entekhab has been blocked for “ignoring multiple warnings about publishing reports that disturb public mental security.”

Around noon yesterday, amid widespread Israeli attacks on Tehran, IRIB News Network’s live broadcast and its on-screen news ticker were disrupted for about 30 minutes. The authorities have not explained the cause of this incident.

In the early hours of yesterday, a hacker group claimed responsibility for hacking Bank Melli and leaking data from 73 million accounts. Bank Melli denied the claim, stating that the leaked data only included “card numbers, national IDs, names, birth dates, and phone numbers of some users,” likely from previous breaches.

Reports have also emerged of increased suspicious text messages containing malicious links and expert warnings about organized cyberattacks against the country’s infrastructure. Many small and home-based businesses reliant on the internet have completely shut down, placing thousands of livelihoods in crisis.

As the situation continues, concerns over human rights violations — particularly freedom of expression and access to information — have grown. International digital rights organizations have warned that internet blackouts amid military conflict limit the ability to document human rights abuses and deliver targeted humanitarian aid. Additionally, many small businesses dependent on internet access have faced closure, endangering the livelihoods of thousands.

International Reactions: Global Calls for Restraint and Concerns Over Escalation

The United Nations fact-finding mission announced that Israel’s attack on a residential complex in Tehran has left dozens dead, stating that these attacks violate international humanitarian law. In Tehran alone, three Red Cross staff members have been killed. The UN fact-finding mission expressed concern over Israel’s potential violation of the principle of distinction between military and civilian targets.

Images from yesterday’s attacks:

A park in TehranAround the Red Crescent
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Israeli Strike Hits Evin Prison: Facility Damaged, Visits Suspended, Widespread Concern Grows

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HRANA News Agency – During today’s Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, Evin Prison was directly targeted. According to received reports, the prison’s main entrance gate and the judiciary building located within its compound were struck. Several conscript soldiers were reportedly killed or injured in the attack. Additionally, some prison staff and several inmates assigned to service duties, who were gardening at the time, were wounded.

HRANA’s reports indicate that windows in various parts of the prison — including Ward 4 — were shattered, though no serious structural damage has been reported so far. In the women’s ward, a section of the ceiling partially collapsed, though the damage is described as minor. The prison’s main infirmary and parts of the visiting hall also sustained damage, though no injuries have yet been reported in these areas.

A brother of a sick inmate told HRANA: “With the infirmary at Evin damaged, my sister cannot receive the critical medical care she requires. Given the lack of transparency from official sources and widespread distrust of the authorities’ assurances, we — the families of sick prisoners — are experiencing heightened anxiety and emotional strain.”

Following the strike, phone lines have been disconnected in most wards and restricted in others. All visits have been suspended until further notice. Outdoor time for inmates has been canceled, and doors to multiple wards have been locked. This report pertains to the prison’s general population; no information is currently available regarding the condition of the security wards, including Ward 209, Ward 2-A, and the Judiciary Protection Unit.

The attack has sparked widespread concern among inmates and their families. Although the majority of Evin’s current population consists of financial prisoners, due to its historical role in Iran’s political landscape, the prison has long remained a focal point for public attention and human rights oversight.

Student Activist Motahareh Goonehi Arrested

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HRANA News Agency – On Saturday, June 14, student activist Motahareh Goonehi (Gounei) was arrested by security forces in Tehran.

The arrest took place earlier today, but no information has been released regarding the reasons for her detention, the charges brought against her, or her place of custody.

Goonehi is a dental student and the former political secretary of the Islamic Association of Students at the University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences. She has previously faced arrest and security-related pressures due to her activism. She was released from Evin Prison on March 16, 2025, after completing her prison sentence.

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Businessman Saeed Mohammadi Doraki Held in Legal Limbo in Evin Prison

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HRANA News Agency – Saeed Mohammadi Doraki, a 61-year-old businessman from Isfahan, remains in a state of legal limbo in Evin Prison more than a year after his arrest.

A source close to his family told HRANA: “Mr. Doraki has been held in Evin Prison for over a year without any clear judicial process. In protest of this indefinite detention, he is currently on a hunger strike.”

Doraki was arrested on April 21, 2024, upon arrival at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after returning to Iran.

It is noteworthy that he had previously written a letter from prison claiming to offer solutions for improving Iran’s economic and social conditions. Some close to him believe these activities may have contributed to the continuation of his detention.

Saeed Mohammadi Doraki, a businessman originally from Isfahan, had been residing in Turkey prior to his arrest.

Parivash Moslemi on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison

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HRANA News Agency – Parivash Moslemi, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been on a hunger strike since Saturday, June 7, in protest against the opening of a new judicial case against her.

Based on information received by HRANA, Moslemi began her hunger strike on Saturday, June 7. The protest is in response to the opening of a new case against her, in which she is charged with “spreading falsehoods.” This charge relates to a time before she had reported to prison to serve her sentence.

A source close to her family confirmed the news to HRANA and stated: “Ms. Moslemi was initially promised conditional release, but was later informed of a new case filed against her. She began the hunger strike in protest against this abrupt change in legal proceedings and the authorities’ broken promise.”

It is worth noting that Moslemi, who suffers from multiple health conditions, had previously gone on hunger strike to protest the lack of medical attention for her condition.

Moslemi had previously been arrested by security forces in April 2024 in the city of Noor and was released three days later from a security detention facility in the city. She was re-arrested on July 7, 2024, after reporting to the Evin Prosecutor’s Office and was transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison.

Moslemi was sentenced by the Tehran Revolutionary Court on August 20, 2024, to a total of three years and eight months in prison. She received two years for “assembly and collusion,” one year for “insulting the Supreme Leader,” and eight months for “propaganda against the regime.”

She was also arrested in September 2023, during the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, by security forces and released a month later from Qarchak Varamin Prison after posting bail.

HRANA’s data from the past decade shows that during this ten-year period, over 2,050 political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Iran prisons have been forced to go on hunger strike in protest of various abuses—including prolonged detention, being held in legal limbo, unfair trials, poor prison conditions, and being held in solitary confinement or alongside inmates convicted of violent crimes.

Karim Asghari, a Relative of Varisheh Moradi, Arrested in Sanandaj

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HRANA News Agency – Today, Karim Asghari, the brother-in-law of Vrisheh Moradi, a political prisoner sentenced to death, was arrested in Sanandaj by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence, who reportedly beat him during the arrest.

Based on information received by HRANA, at 1 PM today, Sunday, June 8, agents from the Ministry of Intelligence in Sanandaj went to Mr. Asghari’s workplace. After presenting a judicial warrant, they arrested him with physical violence.

A source close to the family confirmed the news and told HRANA: “In recent months, members of Varisheh Moradi’s family—including her sister Mehraneh Moradi and Karim Asghari—have been under increasing security pressure.” According to this source, after Varisheh’s arrest, her family has been summoned multiple times to the Ministry of Intelligence in Sanandaj and has been repeatedly threatened with arrest. The source also reported that Mehraneh Moradi was directly threatened with arrest should she continue to follow up on her sister’s case. She had previously, in 2016, been detained along with Karim Asghari for three months.

The source added: “In recent months, as the family sought to pursue Varisheh’s medical treatment and raised concerns over her being denied visits, Karim Asghari was temporarily detained by plainclothes security forces in front of Evin Prison. He was held in a vehicle for three hours, interrogated, and threatened. The agents explicitly warned that any disclosure of information about the case is prohibited and that media coverage would provoke severe consequences.”

As of the time of this report, there is no information on the reasons for Mr. Asghari’s arrest, his place of detention, or the charges against him.

Varisheh Moradi was arrested by security forces in the outskirts of Sanandaj in August 2023. She was ultimately transferred to Evin Prison on December 26, 2023. In late November 2024, she was sentenced to death by Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, on the charge of baghi (armed rebellion).

Student Activist Hamid Bidar Begins Prison Sentence in Evin

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HRANA News Agency – Hamid Bidar, a former student activist and graduate of Iran University of Science and Technology, has been transferred to Evin Prison to begin serving his prison sentence.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Bidar was recently arrested and taken to Evin Prison to serve an 11-year sentence. The Tehran Revolutionary Court also imposed supplementary punishments, including 74 lashes, a ban on online activity, confiscation of his mobile phone, and a monetary fine.

The sentence was issued on charges including blasphemy, insulting the Supreme Leader, and propaganda against the regime. The initial verdict was handed down by Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court and was recently upheld in full by Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals, presided over by Judge Houzan. According to judicial procedures, five years of the total prison sentence are enforceable.

A source close to Bidar’s family told HRANA that the complainant and arresting authority in the case was the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Tehran.

Hamid Bidar, a computer engineering graduate, was arrested by security forces in Tehran on September 1, 2024. According to the Amirkabir Newsletter, his arrest was linked to his public support for Mahmoud Momtazpour, a dismissed assistant professor at Amirkabir University of Technology.

Bidar has previously faced disciplinary action. In 2013, he was suspended from university for two semesters by the university’s disciplinary committee, with the suspension counting toward his academic record.

Political Prisoner Sayeh Seydal Hospitalized Amid Ongoing Hunger Strike

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HRANA News Agency – Mahvash (Sayeh) Seydal, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, is now on the eighth day of her hunger and medication strike. Despite a serious decline in her health that led to her transfer to the hospital last night, she was returned to prison in poor physical condition.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Sayeh Seydal continues her hunger and medication strike in Evin Prison for the eighth consecutive day.

On the night of June 1, Seydal was transferred from prison to a hospital due to worsening health. Medical tests revealed the presence of a hemorrhagic cyst. She refused to take prescribed medication and, despite her critical condition, was returned to prison.
Seydal began her hunger and medication strike on May 26, 2025, in protest against the lack of adequate medical care in prison.

On March 10, 2025, Seydal was formally charged in Branch 3 of the Evin Prosecutor’s Office in connection with a new case opened during her incarceration, facing accusations of property damage and disturbing public order.

She had been granted furlough on February 3, 2025. During that time, she posted on Instagram that upon reporting to Branch 1 of the Sentence Enforcement Office at Evin Prosecutor’s Office, she was physically assaulted and insulted by a security officer for refusing to wear a chador. Seydal stated that when she attempted to file a complaint, the prosecutor refused to register it.

Seydal was first arrested on October 6, 2024, by security forces and transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison.

Following a new conviction, her previously suspended sentence was converted into an enforceable one. She was prosecuted in Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges including “spreading falsehoods” and was sentenced to two years in prison and paying a fine. One of the charges related to her reposting news about the wave of poisonings targeting schoolgirls.

In November 2023, the same court under Judge Iman Afshari had previously sentenced her to one year in prison and a fine for “spreading falsehoods with the intent to disturb public opinion,” though the prison sentence had been suspended for five years.

Seydal was initially arrested on June 21, 2023, along with several other Clubhouse activists in Tehran, reportedly due to her activity on the platform. She was released on bail from The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility (Ward 209 of Evin Prison) on July 23, 2023.

HRANA’s data from the past decade shows that during this ten-year period, over 2,050 political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Iran prisons have been forced to go on hunger strike in protest of various abuses—including prolonged detention, being held in legal limbo, unfair trials, poor prison conditions, and being held in solitary confinement or alongside inmates convicted of violent crimes.