Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh Executed

HRANA News Agency – Today, Monday, June 23, Mizan, the Judiciary Media Center, announced the execution of Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh, a prisoner convicted of espionage for Israel. In June of this year, his death sentence, issued while he was held in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, had been upheld by Branch 39 of the Supreme Court.

The Judiciary Media Center stated that Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh was hanged this morning on charges of “espionage and intelligence cooperation in favor of the Israeli regime.”

The report claimed that Mahdavi Shayesteh was “the head of a cyber team affiliated with Mossad” and knowingly collaborated with Israel’s intelligence service.

Mizan further alleged that his responsibilities included “transmitting orders from Mossad officers,” “conducting virtual operations,” and even “directing field operations.”

The report did not provide further details, including the exact location where the execution was carried out.

In June of this year, Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh’s death sentence, issued by Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, was confirmed by the Supreme Court. Mahdavi Shayesteh, a political prisoner approximately 27 years old, had been arrested in the fall of 2023 and was charged primarily with “collaborating with a hostile government.”

Previously, a source close to Mahdavi Shayesteh’s family told HRANA: “The accusations against Mohammad Amin were presented without sufficient evidence, and he was forced, under severe pressure, to make confessions whose validity is highly questionable. Furthermore, his arrest and trial process were marred by clear injustices, and he was denied access to legal counsel of his choice.”

A Look Back: The Tenth Day of Israeli Strikes and the First U.S. Attack on Iran

HRANA News Agency – Early yesterday, alongside Israel’s ongoing airstrikes on multiple Iranian provinces, the United States launched its first direct attacks, targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The U.S. entry into the conflict has significantly escalated tensions and sparked widespread reactions.

According to data collected by HRANA, since the outbreak of hostilities, 25 Iranian provinces have come under attack. Including yesterday’s casualties, as of June 22, 21:00 UTC, the total number of victims has risen to 4,400. Of these, 950 have been killed and 3,450 injured. In addition, 640 citizens have been arrested on political or security-related charges during this period.

As clashes between Iran and Israel escalate, the United States’ direct involvement marks a critical turning point in the conflict’s expansion, raising serious concerns about the humanitarian and civilian toll. The engagement of another military power has broadened the crisis’s scope, leading to widespread disruption: collapse of public services, instability in the banking sector, suspension of public transportation, shortages of essential goods, surging prices, and increasingly limited access to medical care for vulnerable groups.

Geographical Scope and Developments

Over the past 10 days, military strikes in Iran have targeted infrastructure, military and civilian facilities, residential and industrial areas in 25 provinces. The provinces directly affected so far are:

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, and Golestan.

Yesterday, Sunday, June 22, the military attacks continued into their tenth day, targeting the provinces of Kermanshah, Alborz, Semnan, Qom, Isfahan, Tehran, Lorestan, Zanjan, Fars, Khuzestan, East Azerbaijan, Yazd, Bushehr, and again Fars. The continuation of attacks yesterday indicates that the security situation remains critical, with no clear prospect for an immediate de-escalation.

Tehran has consistently seen the highest number of attacks. Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian, the governor of Tehran, stated that Israel has targeted more than 200 locations in Tehran province over the past 10 days.

While Iran faces daily waves of extensive Israeli strikes, early yesterday, the U.S. Air Force also bombed three key Iranian nuclear sites in Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz.

Latest Casualty and Human Loss Statistics as of Now

Since Friday, June 13, thousands of military personnel and civilians have been killed or injured as a result of Israeli and U.S. military attacks on Iran. The military or civilian status of a significant portion of the casualties mentioned in this report is still under investigation.

Yesterday, the spokesperson for the Red Crescent announced that so far, 3 aid workers have been killed in Tehran and East Azerbaijan provinces, and 29 others have been seriously injured.

The government spokesperson also stated yesterday that the military conflicts have so far resulted in the deaths of 55 women and children and injuries to 209 women and children. According to him, 18 medical personnel have also been killed or injured. He further reported damage to 6 emergency bases and 9 ambulances.

Meanwhile, the Director-General of Crisis Management for East Azerbaijan province announced that 52 people have been killed in East Azerbaijan since the beginning of the attacks. He did not specify how many of these were military or civilian.

State media reported the deaths of 32 athletes during the military strikes on Iran. HRANA had previously documented 27 of these fatalities.

Additionally, the head of the Red Crescent, regarding the casualties from the U.S. military strikes on nuclear sites, stated that 11 people were injured in these attacks, most of whom have since been discharged from the hospital. He claimed that there were no signs of nuclear radiation leaks or contamination among the injured.

Yesterday, the Ministry of Health announced that since the start of the Israeli attacks, 450 civilians have been killed and more than 3,500 civilians injured.

Based on the latest updates from HRANA News Agency — which gathers its information through a network of volunteers and independent non-governmental sources — the casualty figures, as of June 22, 21:00 UTC, including newly received reports from previous days and yesterday’s updates, are as follows:

▫️Civilians:
Killed: 380
Injured: 1,564

▫️Military Personnel:
Killed: 253
Injured: 248

▫️Unconfirmed (Status Undetermined):
Killed: 317
Injured: 1,638

Total Fatalities: 950
Total Injured: 3,450
Total Human Casualties: 4,400

Yesterday, domestic media reported the deaths of two children, Taha Behroozi and Alisan Jabari, both aged seven. According to these reports, the children were killed after being struck by shrapnel from a downed Israeli drone in the Azerbaijan Square area of Tabriz.

Israeli Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure – Day 10

Yesterday, several civilian areas across the country were once again targeted. The most significant reported damage occurred in civilian areas around the Mosalla (Grand Prayer Ground) in Tehran, the Pirouzi district of Tehran, the Hakimiyeh district of Tehran, as well as parts of Andimeshk and Fardis. In addition, channels close to security institutions published images of an attack on an ambulance.

Throughout the day, the cities of Yazd, Bushehr, Damavand, Dezful, Isfahan, and Shiraz witnessed air defense operations against hostile projectiles. In Tehran, air defense activity was also reported in the Tehranpars and Ashrafi Esfahani districts.

Yesterday, officials from the Red Crescent and the Ministry of Health announced that five hospitals and several healthcare centers across the country have been damaged in Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory. According to these reports, facilities affected include Hakim Children’s Hospital in southwest Tehran, another hospital in Tehran, Farabi Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Kermanshah, the Comprehensive Health Center of Mianrahan in Dinavar District of Kermanshah Province, and another comprehensive health services center. Six emergency ambulances and one rescue helicopter have also been put out of service.

Methodological Note:
The classification of targeted locations as “military” or “civilian” in this report is based on publicly available information, visual evidence, and testimonies from local citizens. A precise and definitive assessment of these sites requires official documents, satellite imagery, and additional analysis, which are currently not accessible. Therefore, this classification is preliminary and intended to provide an initial picture of the situation, without representing a final judgment on the nature of the targets.

Israeli Strikes on Iranian Military Infrastructure – Day 10

In addition to civilian areas, yesterday U.S. forces targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, destroying the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites.

. Other military targets struck yesterday included:
. Malek Ashtar Industrial University in Lavizan, affiliated with the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics;
. IRGC-affiliated sites in Bagh Deh Bozorgi, Shiraz;
. IRGC headquarters in Ahvaz;
. Madani military base in Tabriz;
. Ammunition depot of the 31st Ashura Division in Tabriz;
. IRGC logistics and supply center in Tabriz;
. IRGC military base in Saeedabad, Tabriz;
. 4th Tactical Fighter Base “Vahdati” in Dezful;
. Military zones near the Shiraz Industrial Park;
. A military base in Qom;
. IRGC Al-Ghadir unit in Yazd;
. Shahid Sadoughi military base in Yazd;
. Military sites around Bushehr;
. Military zones in Khorramabad;
. IRGC Ansar Al-Mahdi unit in Zanjan Province;
. Military industries base in Isfahan;
. Military zones around Kermanshah, Shahroud, and Qazvin.

Arrests and Crackdown on Citizens

On Friday, four citizens were arrested in the city of Dehdasht by forces of The Ministry of Intelligence. These individuals were detained on charges such as “disturbing public opinion,” “propaganda against the regime,” and “promoting Israel” through activities on social media. HRANA’s inquiries into their current situation and place of detention are ongoing.

According to reports received by HRANA, at least 11 social media users were also arrested by security forces in the city of Ramshir, Khuzestan province. Their identities had not been confirmed at the time of this report, and there is no precise information about the reasons for their arrest, the detaining authority, or their place of detention.

On the same day, the police commander of Bukan announced the arrest of five individuals accused of “disturbing public opinion” both on social media and in public spaces. These individuals were handed over to the judiciary.

The police commander of Kerman Province reported the identification and arrest of 14 additional individuals, accusing them of “reposting Israeli actions on social media, disturbing public opinion, and supporting Israel.”

With these new arrests, a total of 277 Iranian citizens have been detained in the past 10 days for online activities and publishing content related to Israel’s attacks on Iran.

Security-Related Arrests

In addition to those arrested for opinions or political activities, there is another category of detainees about whom little information is available. These individuals are typically arrested by security agencies on more serious charges such as espionage, armed activity, terrorism, and similar accusations.
The mere filing of such charges, given the Iranian government’s history of labeling dissidents to justify repression, cannot in itself be considered evidence of guilt. Only fair trial standards and due process provide a legitimate basis for human rights organizations to assess these accusations.

In this context, yesterday the judiciary’s spokesperson announced that three individuals were arrested in Kermanshah Province on espionage charges and handed over to the judiciary. He stated that one of them is a citizen of a European country.

The deputy police chief of Fars Province reported the arrest of 53 individuals, accusing them of “disturbing public opinion, possession and operation of drones and small UAV parts, filming sensitive areas, and sending footage to opposition media.”

The head of the cultural and social affairs department of East Azerbaijan Police reported the arrest of one individual in Tabriz on charges of connections with Israel, alleging that this person exchanged classified information with individuals abroad. He claimed that photos and articles related to drone design and construction were found on the suspect’s phone and laptop.

Agents from the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Mazandaran also claimed to have arrested a person on charges of “espionage.” The Mehr News Agency reported that the detainee had undergone specialized and military training in a foreign country, and at the time of arrest, various espionage and communication devices were confiscated.

The police commander of Robat Karim announced that one individual was arrested on charges of “disturbing public opinion.” He claimed this person had links to Israel’s intelligence services, received financial payments, and deliberately published certain content online.

The judiciary’s spokesperson also reported that five individuals were identified in one of the provinces who were allegedly “planning terrorist operations.” Four of them were arrested, while one committed suicide during the arrest attempt.

Including the 63 individuals arrested yesterday, the total number of people detained on security charges over the past 10 days has reached 363.

Separately, domestic media yesterday reported the execution of a prisoner named Majid Masibi, who had been sentenced to death on charges of “espionage for Israel.” Since the start of Israeli attacks on Iran on June 13 (23 Khordad), at least two individuals have been executed in Iran on espionage charges related to Israel.

Disruptions in Communications and Secondary Consequences

From the first day of the attacks, the Minister of Communications claimed that, “due to the special situation of the country,” internet access had been temporarily restricted. However, these restrictions intensified in the following days, and as of Wednesday, June 18 (28 Khordad), Iranian citizens’ access to the global internet has been severely disrupted. The official stated that “the Iranian government has officially ordered the national internet shutdown” to prevent “Israeli cyberattacks.” The government spokesperson said the restrictions were imposed to prevent infiltration by enemies and to protect critical infrastructure.

The widespread internet disruptions, which began with the onset of the military attacks, have now become one of the most serious secondary consequences of the crisis. The shutdown or severe limitation of communications has not only obstructed the free flow of information but has also significantly disrupted people’s access to essential services, including banking, education, healthcare, and communication with relatives in affected areas. The situation is particularly dire in rural and underprivileged areas, leaving many citizens isolated and uninformed.

As these restrictions persist, human rights concerns over freedom of expression and the right to information have intensified. International digital rights groups have warned that internet shutdowns amid military conflict hamper the documentation of human rights violations and the delivery of targeted humanitarian aid. Furthermore, many small and home-based businesses dependent on internet access have been forced to shut down, endangering the livelihoods of thousands of people.

Yesterday, NetBlocks, which monitors internet access worldwide, reported that Iran’s internet shutdown has entered its fourth day. Despite slight improvements in connectivity, the country remains largely offline. After 72 hours, the ongoing telecommunications blackout continues to affect people’s ability to communicate and inform one another.

Images from yesterday’s attacks:

YazdYazdAhvaz
KhorramabadTabrizTehran
Israeli drone strike on an
ambulance in Najafabad
Paper factory near Chehr Bridge, Harsin

Majid Mosayebi Executed

HRANA News Agency – Today, Sunday, June 22, Mizan, the Judiciary’s Media Center announced the execution of Majid Mosayebi, a prisoner convicted of corruption on earth and waging war against God (moharebeh) through espionage for Israel.

Mizan claimed: “Majid Mosayebi was arrested and prosecuted on charges of espionage and intelligence cooperation in favor of Israel, leading to charges of “moharebeh’ (enmity against God) and spreading corruption on earth. After a full criminal trial process and confirmation of the verdict by the Supreme Court, he was hanged this morning.”

The judiciary media further stated that he had been in contact with a person named “David,” identified as a Mossad agent, in one of the Persian Gulf countries, and had been submitting weekly reports of his activities.

The report did not provide further details, including the location where the execution was carried out.

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons—marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.

Day Nine: Developments in Ongoing Israeli Attacks

HRANA News Agency — Israeli military strikes against Iran continued for the ninth consecutive day on June 21st. These attacks, targeting both military and civilian areas, have led to ongoing human casualties. According to information gathered by HRANA, since the conflict began, targets in 25 provinces across the country have been struck. As of 21:00 UTC on June 21, including yesterday’s casualties, the total number of victims has reached 4,261. Of these, 865 people have been killed and 3,396 injured.

The impact of Israel’s military operations has deeply disrupted civilian life in Iran, throwing daily routines into disarray. The collapse of urban services, disruptions to the banking system, suspension of public transportation, severe shortages of essential goods, surging prices, and limited access to medical care for vulnerable groups have created a wide-ranging and multi-faceted crisis. Among the most defenseless are conscripts, laborers, the elderly, patients, people with disabilities, and Afghan migrants. Simultaneously, internet blackouts and the lack of official information have further fueled public fear and uncertainty. Field reports suggest that support infrastructures are overwhelmed, and a growing humanitarian disaster is unfolding.

Geographical Scope and Developments

According to data collected over the past nine days, these attacks have targeted infrastructures, military and civilian facilities, residential areas, and industrial sites in 25 provinces. The provinces directly affected by the attacks are:

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, and Golestan.

The number and diversity of these provinces indicate that the conflict is not limited to border or specific regions but has extended deep into the country’s interior.

Yesterday, June 21st, on the ninth day of military clashes, the attacks continued, this time targeting the provinces of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Semnan, Isfahan, Lorestan, Khuzestan, Qom, Isfahan (again), Fars, Tehran, East Azerbaijan, Hormozgan, Hamedan, and Kermanshah. The continuation of attacks yesterday demonstrates that the security situation remains critical, and no clear prospect for a swift de-escalation is in sight.

Latest Statistics on Casualties and Human Losses So Far

Since the onset of Israel’s attacks on Iran, hundreds of military personnel and civilians have been killed or wounded. The military or civilian status of many victims referenced in this report remains under investigation.

According to the Iranian government spokesperson, 54 women and children have been killed and 194 injured since the beginning of Israel’s attacks. The spokesperson also reported that one Red Crescent helicopter and six ambulances have been targeted by Israeli strikes.

Yesterday, the Ministry of Health announced that since the start of the hostilities, nearly 14 healthcare workers have been injured and 2 have lost their lives. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Sports reported the deaths of 24 Iranian athletes; HRANA has independently verified the identities of 10 of them.

Also yesterday, the Director General of Crisis Management for East Azerbaijan Province reported 48 fatalities in that province due to Israeli attacks, without specifying whether the victims were military personnel or civilians.

Additionally, the Ministry of Health reported that since the beginning of Israel’s attacks, 450 civilians have been killed and over 3,500 civilians injured.

Based on the latest updates from HRANA, which collects its information through a network of volunteers and independent non-governmental sources, the current casualty statistics, including newly obtained documents from recent days and yesterday’s reports, are as follows:

▫️Civilians:
Killed: 363
Injured: 1,525

▫️Military Personnel:
Killed: 215
Injured: 233

▫️Unspecified:
Killed: 287
Injured: 1,638

Total killed: 865
Total injured: 3,396
Total human casualties: 4,261

Israeli Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure – Day Nine

Yesterday, several of the country’s infrastructures were once again targeted. The most notable of these damages involved the 115 Emergency Base in Hoveyzeh and the Kaleh dairy factory in Tehran. Other civilian areas targeted include Qom, Lenjan, Mobarakeh, Shahreza, Shiraz, Shahr-e Rey, Ahvaz, Tabriz, and Tehran.

Additionally, yesterday saw air defense engagements with hostile projectiles in the cities of Shahr-e Kord, Khorramabad, Ahvaz, Bandar Mahshahr, Lavasan, Tabriz, Bandar Abbas, Shiraz, Hamedan, Bandar Lengeh, Dezful, Shahreza, and in various neighborhoods of Tehran including Pirouzi, Tehranpars, Narmak, Heravi, Sohrevardi, and Pasdaran.

Officials from the Red Crescent and the Ministry of Health have announced that, so far, five hospitals and several healthcare centers across different parts of the country have been damaged during Israel’s aerial attacks on Iranian territory. According to these reports, Hakim Children’s Hospital in southwest Tehran, another hospital in Tehran, Farabi Psychiatric Hospital in Kermanshah, the Miyanrahan Comprehensive Health Center in the Dinevar district of Kermanshah Province, and another comprehensive health services center are among the facilities that have been struck. Additionally, six emergency ambulances and one rescue helicopter have been taken out of service.

Methodological Note: The classification of targeted locations as “military” or “civilian” in this report is based on publicly available information, apparent evidence, and testimonies from local citizens. It is understood that an accurate and definitive assessment of the nature of these sites requires examination of official documents, satellite imagery, and supplementary analyses, which are currently unavailable. Therefore, this categorization is temporary and intended to provide an initial picture of the situation, and should not be considered a conclusive judgment regarding the nature of the targets.

Israeli Attacks on Iran’s Military Infrastructure – Day Nine

In addition to civilian areas, yesterday, military targets were also struck, including a military center in Shiraz, nuclear facilities in Isfahan, a site related to the missile program in Khomeini Shahr, the 3rd Naval Base in Bandar Mahshahr, the FATA police headquarters (Cyber Police), the Army’s 71st Mechanized Infantry Brigade in Qasr-e Shirin, the 4th Tactical Fighter Base in Dezful, a trailer carrying military equipment in Hamil, an IRGC transportation unit in Andimeshk, Imam Ali Barracks in Shiraz, the Gulf Base (Montazeran-e Shahadat) in Ahvaz, a barracks in Najafabad, the Defense Industries Complex in Lenjan, a vacated military base in Qom, and military zones around Tuyserkan.

Arrests and Crackdowns on Citizens

Yesterday, the Deputy Prosecutor General of Yazd announced that over the past week, seven citizens in Yazd have been arrested for activities in cyberspace.

Including these recent arrests, a total of 243 Iranian citizens have been detained over the past nine days for online activities and publishing content related to Israel’s attack on Iran.

In addition, the Deputy Prosecutor of Yazd reported that during this period, 81 cases have been opened against individuals accused of “spreading rumors and false information under current conditions” online. He stated that 200 citizens have also received verbal warnings, and pre-trial detention orders have been issued for eight individuals.

Security-Related Arrests

Yesterday, the Head of Qom’s Intelligence Police announced the arrest of 22 individuals, accusing them of espionage, spreading public anxiety, and supporting Israel.

Separately, Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with security agencies, reported the arrest of eight individuals who were allegedly attempting to leave the country. The agency accused them of espionage.

Yesterday, state media also reported the arrest of two individuals. Images allegedly showing seized items from these individuals suggest that they were in possession of cold and firearms.

The Deputy Prosecutor of Yazd also announced the arrest of a local individual on charges of spying for Israel. He claimed that this person had provided Israel with information on sensitive sites outside the province, including coordinates for air defense systems at several facilities, some of which were recently targeted by Israeli forces.

ISNA News Agency reported that on the night of June 20, an individual with a known identity contacted security authorities, demanding the release of Israeli regime pilots and threatening to carry out severe bombings in Khorramabad. This individual was arrested during a joint operation by the Lorestan Provincial Police Command and the IRGC Intelligence Organization. Reports indicate that one bomb was defused and one hunting rifle was seized from the suspect.

Videos of Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, Chief Justice of Iran, have been published in state-affiliated media showing him issuing orders regarding detainees accused or suspected of espionage for Israel.

In one of these videos, released by Mizan News Agency (the judiciary’s official outlet), Mohseni Ejei emphasizes: “The cases of primary suspects linked to Israel must be completed and sent to court as quickly as possible. These files should not remain unresolved, and full information from the detainees must be extracted in the shortest possible time.” The videos also show senior officials such as Ahmadreza Radan, Commander of the Law Enforcement Force, and Ali Salehi, Tehran’s Prosecutor General.

Although many of these security-related charges may not formally fall under international human rights violations, the Iranian regime’s history of abusing war-time or unrest situations to suppress dissent raises serious concerns that detainees could become victims of extrajudicial goals or unfair trials by security forces.

International Concern Over Escalation: Condemnations and Warnings Following Attacks on Iran

UN human rights experts have strongly condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, denouncing them as “a clear violation of fundamental principles of international law” and “an act of aggression contrary to peremptory norms.” They confirmed that the bombardment of Tehran resulted in civilian casualties and expressed particular concern over reports of deaths and injuries among women and children, emphasizing their heightened vulnerability in armed conflicts and disproportionate suffering from such violence.

The statement was signed by prominent UN experts across various fields of human rights and international law, including Mai Sato (Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran), Francesca Albanese (Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories), George Katrougalos (Special Rapporteur on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order), Claudia Mahler (Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons), Morris Tidball-Binz (Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial executions), Ben Saul (Special Rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism), Irene Khan (Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression), and Surya Deva (Special Rapporteur on the right to development).

Amnesty International has also raised alarms, warning of a heightened risk of executions and torture in Iran following mass arrests under charges of “collaborating with Israel.”

In a separate development, Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), together with 20 other human rights organizations, issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s airstrikes on Iran as a grave violation of international humanitarian law. Citing field reports of thousands of civilian casualties, the coalition expressed deep concern over the deliberate targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure. They called for an immediate end to the attacks, broad international condemnation, and the initiation of independent global investigations. The statement warned that strikes on residential areas, healthcare facilities, and media outlets may constitute war crimes.

The signatories urged world governments to uphold moral responsibility and reinforce humanitarian protections for civilians. They cautioned that silence or inaction in the face of this crisis amounts to indirect complicity in ongoing human rights violations and undermines the foundations of international law. Among the signatories were Human Rights Activists in Iran, Access Now, CIVICUS, and several regional networks advocating for women’s rights and digital freedoms.

Communication Disruptions and Consequences

From the onset of the attacks, the Minister of Communications stated that internet access was being “temporarily restricted due to the country’s special circumstances.” However, these restrictions have steadily intensified. Since last Wednesday, Iranians’ access to the global internet has been severely disrupted. According to reports, the Iranian government has officially ordered a nationwide internet shutdown, citing the need to prevent “Israeli cyberattacks.” A government spokesperson claimed that the measures were necessary to block enemy infiltration and safeguard critical infrastructure.

NetBlocks, an organization that monitors global internet access, reported that after a brief period during which limited communication with the outside world was possible, internet connectivity in Iran has once again been fully cut off. This nationwide shutdown, unfolding alongside the ongoing conflict with Israel, continues to drastically limit public access to information and free communication.

Images from yesterday’s attacks:

Fourth floor of a residential
building in Qom
Damage to Red Crescent rescue helicopterImages of the Wounded
Nuclear facilities in IsfahanEmergency base at
Hoveyzeh Martyrs’ Cemetery
Ahvaz
MahshahrFATA Police building in
Tehran (Cyber Police)
Ahvaz

Report on the Execution of 6 Prisoners in Various Prisons

HRANA News Agency – The death sentences of six prisoners, previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses, murder, and moharebeh (enmity against God) through armed robbery, were carried out in the prisons of Gonabad, Shiraz, Semnan, Yasuj, Arak, and Kermanshah.

The identities of five of these prisoners have been confirmed by HRANA: Mahmoud Dehghan, Yashar Amini, Ali Vaezi, Sadegh Asgari, and Faramarz (last name unknown), a resident of Dizelabad, Kermanshah. The identity of another prisoner, an Afghan national, is still under investigation.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mahmoud Dehghan was executed at dawn on Monday, June 16, in Shiraz Prison. Yashar Amini was executed at dawn on Sunday, June 15, in Yasuj Prison. Both prisoners had previously been arrested on murder charges and sentenced to death by criminal courts.

The Afghan national, whose identity is being verified by HRANA, was executed at dawn on Sunday, June 15, in Gonabad Prison. He had been previously arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court.

Regarding Faramarz, it is reported that he had been arrested five years ago on charges of moharebeh through armed robbery and was sentenced to death. He was executed at dawn on Saturday, June 14 (24 Khordad), in Kermanshah Prison.

Additionally, Ali Vaezi was executed on Friday, June 13, in Semnan Prison, and Sadegh Asgari was hanged at dawn on Tuesday, June 10, in Arak Prison. These prisoners had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not officially announced these executions.

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons—marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.

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Day Eight: Developments in Ongoing Israeli Attacks

HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, Friday, June 20th, marked the eighth consecutive day of military clashes between Iran and Israel. Since the onset of the conflict, attacks have spread across 25 provinces in Iran. The total number of casualties has reached 3,268, including 722 fatalities and 2,546 injuries.

Geographical Scope and Timeline of Events

According to documented data on the Israeli attacks against Iran, during the first seven days of clashes (June 13th to June 19th), the strikes covered a wide geographical area, hitting multiple regions across the country. Targets included infrastructure, military and civilian facilities, residential neighborhoods, and industrial sites. Over the past week, the following provinces have been directly affected:

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, and Mazandaran.

The number and variety of these provinces indicate that the conflict has not been limited to border regions or specific areas but has extended deep into the country’s interior.

On the eighth day (June 20th), the military attacks continued, this time targeting the provinces of Gilan, Ardabil, Tehran, Alborz, Kermanshah, East Azerbaijan, Khuzestan, Ilam, Razavi Khorasan, and Golestan. The continued attacks on this day demonstrate that the security situation remains critical, with no clear prospects for a rapid de-escalation.

Latest Casualty Figures and Human Losses to Date

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

Yesterday, the Ministry of Health announced that over 3,000 people have been injured since the beginning of the military conflict between Iran and Israel.

The Ministry claimed that more than 200 people received on-site treatment, and approximately 450 surgeries have been performed in hospitals so far. According to the Ministry’s statement, around 14 healthcare workers have also been injured, and 2 of them have died.

The Ministry did not comment on the total number of fatalities or whether they were military personnel or civilians.

Additionally, yesterday the Ministry of Sports announced that 24 Iranian athletes have been killed in Israeli attacks; HRANA had previously verified the identities of eight of them.

HRANA’s data, based on its network of volunteers and other non-governmental sources, differs slightly from official figures. After recent updates from newly received documents related to previous days’ casualties and including yesterday’s casualties, the figures are as follows:

▫️Civilians:
Killed: 285
Injured: 344

▫️Military Personnel:
Killed: 198
Injured: 126

▫️Unspecified:
Killed: 239
Injured: 2,076

▫️Total Killed: 722
▫️Total Injured: 2,546
▫️Total Human Casualties: 3,268

Israeli Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure – Day 8

Yesterday, several parts of the country’s infrastructure were attacked. The Technical and Vocational Training Center in Bostanabad County, Sepidrud Industrial Town, and the Miyanrudan Comprehensive Health Center in Kamyaran were among the locations targeted and damaged. The area near Tehran Oil Refinery was also attacked yesterday.

Officials from the Red Crescent and the Ministry of Health announced that so far, five hospitals and several medical centers across the country have been damaged in Israeli airstrikes on Iranian soil. According to these reports, Hakim Children’s Hospital in southwest Tehran, another hospital in Tehran, Farabi Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Kermanshah, the Miyanrudan Comprehensive Health Center in Dinavar District of Kermanshah Province, and another comprehensive health service center have all been hit. Additionally, six emergency ambulances have been put out of service.

Yesterday, civilian areas in Tehran, Shiraz, Karaj, Kermanshah, Tabriz, Andimeshk, and Mahshahr were struck. Several residential buildings in the Yousefabad and Gisha neighborhoods of Tehran were among the civilian targets.

Also, during the day, air defense clashes with hostile projectiles were reported in the cities of Tabriz, Shahr-e Rey, Kahkirezak, Sabzevar, Damavand, Babol, Babolsar, Bandar Abbas, Isfahan, Kermanshah, Nowshahr, Gorgan, Azadshahr, Shiraz, Mashhad, and Malekshahi.

Methodological Note:
The classification of targeted sites as “military” or “civilian” in this report is based on publicly available information, visible evidence, and testimonies from local residents. Definitive classification of these sites requires access to official documents, satellite imagery, and further analysis, which are currently unavailable. Therefore, these categorizations are temporary and intended to provide a preliminary picture of the situation, not a final judgment on the nature of the targets.

Israeli Attacks on Iran’s Military Infrastructure – Day 8

In addition to civilian areas, military targets were also attacked yesterday.

Missile storage and launch sites in Ardabil, a Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) base in Ahvaz, Bushehr Airbase, a military base on the Shiraz-Marvdasht highway, and the Basij base “Zabihollah Solgi” in Garmdareh were all hit by Israeli attacks.

Arrests and Security Crackdowns

Yesterday, at least 30 individuals were arrested for activities in cyberspace. This includes 9 people in Bushehr Province, 5 in Masjed Soleyman, 2 in Urmia and Mahabad, 3 in Izeh, 1 in Rasht, 4 in Parsabad Moghan, and 6 in Bardaskan.

With these new arrests, a total of 236 Iranian citizens have been detained over the past eight days for online activities and posting content related to Israel’s attacks on Iran.

Security Arrests

Yesterday, according to reports, five people were arrested in Urmia and one person in Tehran on charges of espionage for Israel. The head of the Public Security Police in Hamedan Province announced that 30 individuals have been arrested over the past week in Hamedan for suspected ties with or support for Israel.

Separately, the police commander of Boukan reported the arrest of an individual accused of “disturbing public opinion” by impersonating authorities and knocking on residents’ doors. The prosecutor of Jiroft also confirmed the arrest of seven people, labeling them as “disturbers of public peace.” Additionally, the head of the Judiciary in Bushehr Province reported the arrest of individuals connected to a drone case, without specifying the number.

The police spokesperson also reported the arrest of two foreign nationals in Tehran, claiming they were “agents of the Israeli intelligence service” who had sent the locations of the state broadcaster (IRIB) and a government official’s residence to a contact in Germany prior to an explosion. The IRGC Intelligence Organization in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province announced the arrest of a European national who had entered Iran as a tourist during the Israeli attacks and was detained before conducting any intelligence activities. Sensitive site photos were reportedly seized from him.

The IRGC in Qazvin announced that 80 foreign nationals had been arrested at Basij checkpoints for unauthorized movement. Authorities also seized 468 knives, stun guns, sprays, and 30 Kalashnikov bullets. Meanwhile, the Khuzestan Province Prosecutor’s Office stated that since the beginning of the attacks, 41 individuals have been identified and arrested on charges of collaborating with Israel, supporting it, spreading propaganda against the regime, gathering intelligence, and spreading rumors to destabilize public order.

Yesterday, the Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council issued a statement warning individuals collaborating with Israel that they have until Sunday, June 22nd, to turn in drones, equipment, and weapons to military or police stations to be granted amnesty. The statement warned that anyone arrested after this deadline with such equipment will be treated as spies and collaborators with a hostile state and face the maximum punishment.

Call for Civilian Protection; Human Rights Groups’ Concern

In a joint statement, twenty human rights organizations condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran as blatant violations of international humanitarian law, expressing deep concern over the unlawful targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure. Citing field reports of thousands killed and injured, they called for an immediate ceasefire, global condemnation of the attacks, and independent international investigations. The statement emphasized that targeting residential areas, healthcare centers, and media outlets may constitute war crimes.

The signatories called on countries around the world to act with moral clarity, uphold humanitarian principles, and protect civilians. They warned that failure to address these violations would amount to silent complicity and undermine global norms. Among the signatories were Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), Access Now, CIVICUS, and regional networks advocating for women’s and digital rights.

Communications Disruptions and Secondary Consequences

From the first day of the attacks, the Minister of Communications claimed that due to “special national circumstances,” internet access was temporarily restricted. However, these restrictions intensified, and since Wednesday, Iranians have faced severe disruptions to global internet access. yesterday, “NetBlocks,” a global internet monitoring organization, reported that widespread internet outages in Iran have entered their third day. According to their data, Iran has been mostly offline for more than 48 hours, causing serious disruptions in communication.

The WhatsApp messaging platform was re-blocked from the onset of the military conflict, and with ongoing internet outages, other global social media platforms have also become inaccessible to Iranian users.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology issued a statement yesterday, announcing that Iranians abroad can now communicate with family members inside Iran through domestic messaging platforms such as “Bale,” “Rubika,” “Eitaa,” “Soroush,” and others.

It is worth noting that last week, Iran’s state broadcaster (IRIB), which holds a monopoly on radio and television programming, urged Iranian citizens to delete WhatsApp and Instagram from their phones, claiming these apps steal user data and cooperate with Israel.

 

Outskirts of Tabriz

Outskirts of Tabriz

Sepidrud Industrial Town, Rasht

Technical and Vocational Training Center,
Bostanabad County

A medical facility

A building on Yazdanpanah Street, Tehran
AhvazA building in Garmdareh,
Alborz Province
Mountains surrounding Shiraz

Shahrara neighborhood, Tehran

A building on Marzdaran Street, TehranBushehr
Lavaizan area, Tehran

Near Bagheri Town in western Tehran

Nobonyad neighborhood, Tehran
Gisha neighborhood, Tehran

Mianrudan Health Center in Kermanshah Province

Hundreds Killed and Injured: A Look at a Week of Israeli Attacks on Iran

HRANA News Agency – On June 19, the seventh day of military conflict between Iran and Israel, airstrikes on military and civilian infrastructure continued across various parts of Iran. At least two people were killed in yesterday’s attacks. Including yesterday’s casualties, the total number of deaths and injuries since the morning of Friday, June 13 (23 Khordad) has reached 2,694, consisting of 657 killed and 2,037 injured.

Over the past week, Israeli attacks have expanded to 21 provinces across the country, severely disrupting the daily lives of millions of Iranians. Banking systems, transportation, communications, and healthcare services have been disrupted. Citizens are facing shortages of goods, long queues, rationing, and widespread anxiety. Afghan migrants, patients, the elderly, and even pets have not been spared from the consequences of the crisis. Simultaneously, widespread internet outages, cybersecurity attacks, lack of transparent information, and ongoing security-related arrests have intensified public distrust and anxiety.

Geographic Scope and Timeline of Events

On the first day of attacks, several infrastructures and facilities in the provinces of Tehran, East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan, Ardabil, Isfahan, Ilam, Kermanshah, Markazi, Hamedan, Fars, Khuzestan, and Kurdistan were targeted.

On the second day, attacks extended to the provinces of Lorestan, Kermanshah, East Azerbaijan, Alborz, Zanjan, Hamedan, Tehran, Bushehr, Qazvin, Fars, Khuzestan, Gilan, Hormozgan, Isfahan, and West Azerbaijan.

On the third day, Israel attacked the provinces of Tehran, Alborz, Isfahan, Kermanshah, Fars, Alborz, and Razavi Khorasan.

On the fourth consecutive day of Israeli military attacks on Iranian soil, several energy infrastructures, military installations, and residential areas in the provinces of Ilam, Kermanshah, Tehran, Qom, Hamedan, Khuzestan, Zanjan, Alborz, Markazi, East Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, and Fars were targeted.

On the fifth day, the provinces of Tehran, Isfahan, East Azerbaijan, Alborz, Markazi, Qazvin, Khuzestan, Hormozgan, West Azerbaijan, Razavi Khorasan, Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Hamedan, Bushehr, and Kerman continued to be attacked by the Israeli military. On this day, the spokesperson for the Red Crescent, without specifying the names of the affected provinces, stated: “Since the beginning of Israeli attacks, 21 provinces have been involved.”

According to HRANA’s report, on Wednesday, June 18 (28 Khordad), several infrastructures and facilities in the provinces of Zanjan, Fars, Tehran, Isfahan, Hamedan, Alborz, East Azerbaijan, Semnan, Kermanshah, Mazandaran, Khuzestan, Ilam, Qom, Bushehr, Gilan, and Qazvin were targeted. As in previous days, Tehran remained the primary target of the attacks.

Yesterday, Thursday, June 19 (29 Khordad), marks the seventh day of military conflict between Iran and Israel. On this day, infrastructures and facilities in the provinces of Markazi, Isfahan, Tehran, Fars, Alborz, Kermanshah, Kerman, and Lorestan were attacked by the Israeli military.

Military Equipment and Scope of Attacks

During the first three days of the conflict, the Israeli army announced that it had conducted over 720 airstrikes and targeted more than 60 locations. On the fifth day of attacks, Israel claimed that in three new waves of strikes, it had hit at least 40 targets.

In the investigations conducted by human rights groups, the principle of proportionality in the laws of war holds particular significance. This proportionality includes various aspects, such as the proportionality between targets and weapons. Based on information collected from reliable sources, the Israeli military has employed the following weapons in its attacks:

 
WeaponTypeModel/VariantDescription & Role
1HaropLoitering 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.
2HarpyLoitering 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.
3F-35I “Adir”Stealth multirole fighterF-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.
4F-15I “Ra’am”Strike fighter-bomberF-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.
5F-16I “Sufa”Multirole fighterF-16D Block 52+ (Israel)Versatile fighter jetwith 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.
6DelilahAir-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.
7RampageAir-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.
8Blue SparrowAir-launched ballistic missile (ALBM)– (Blue Sparrow target missile)Air-dropped ballistic missileused 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.
9LORAShort-range ballistic missileLORA (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.
10SPICE-1000/2000Precision glide bomb kitSPICE 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.
11JDAM BombsGPS-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.
12GBU-39 Small Diameter BombGuided glide bombGBU-39/B SDB I250 lb glide bombwith 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.
13GBU-28 “Bunker Buster”Laser/GPS guided bombGBU-28/B5,000 lb deep-penetration bombdeveloped 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).
14Spike Anti-Tank Guided MissileATGMAn advanced anti-tank missile developed by Israel’s Rafael company, featuring fire-and-forget capability. Using optical and thermal guidance, it can accurately target armored vehicles, military transport vehicles, and even light fortifications. In these operations, long-range variants of the missile have been used to destroy vehicles and buildings.

Latest Statistics on Casualties and Human Losses So Far

Since the beginning of Israel’s attacks on Iran, hundreds of military and civilian citizens have been killed or injured. The military or civilian status of a significant number of the casualties mentioned in this report is still under investigation.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Health announced that since the onset of the military conflict between Iran and Israel, more than 2,500 of the wounded have been admitted to public and university hospitals. According to Hossein Kermanpour, of this number, about 1,600 have received outpatient treatment, and nearly 500 remain hospitalized. Additionally, 380 specialized surgeries have been performed on the injured so far.

This official did not comment on the number of fatalities or whether the deceased were military or civilian.

The statistics provided by HRANA, based on its network of volunteers and other non-governmental groups, show slight differences due to updates from newly received documents related to casualties in recent days, as well as the inclusion of yesterday’s two military deaths in the city of Abhar, Zanjan Province. The breakdown is as follows:

▫️Civilians:
Killed: 263
Injured: 335

▫️Military Personnel:
Killed: 164
Injured: 126
▫️Unspecified:
Killed: 230
Injured: 1,576

Total Fatalities: 657
Total Injuries: 2,037
Total Human Casualties: 2,694

During one week of Israeli military attacks on different regions of Iran, children — as one of the most vulnerable groups in society — have suffered extensive harm. Local sources and hospital reports indicate that a number of children have lost their lives due to the bombing of residential areas, seizures caused by fear, or injuries from collapsing debris. Some children, suffering from severe anxiety triggered by the repeated sounds of explosions, experienced seizures and died due to the lack of immediate medical care.

On the first day of the attacks, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting’s news network announced that dozens of people in Tehran, including 35 women and children, had been injured following the Israeli strikes.

On Monday, June 16 (26 Khordad), the government spokesperson stated that in the first four days of Israeli army attacks, 153 women and children had been injured and 58 had been killed. According to him, among the fatalities was a pregnant woman who died along with her seven-month-old fetus.

Some state-run newspapers, referring to the psychological toll of war on children, reported instances of infants and children dying from seizures and severe injuries in medical centers. According to these reports, infants transferred to hospitals showed no vital signs, and some died after several days due to the severity of their injuries. However, these reports did not provide precise statistics on the number of child casualties and injuries over the past week.

While many areas are facing shortages of medicine, power outages, and an overwhelmed healthcare system, children have been deprived of even basic medical and psychological support. School closures, loss of parents or family members, and lack of safe shelters have created a critical psychological situation for many children.

yesterday, images and videos circulated on social media showing the evacuation of the “Ameneh Infant Care Center” by Welfare Organization staff and the transfer of infants and children to another location. This operation took place on June 16 (26 Khordad) following an Israeli military warning to evacuate Tehran’s District 3.

These events once again highlight the urgent need for the international community to address the humanitarian dimensions of the conflict and to protect children during wartime.

The table below contains the verified identities of some of the children who have been injured or killed in recent attacks. Further information and identification of affected children are still under investigation.

 

ProvinceCityDateKilledInjuredAgeIdentityNeighborhood / Location
1TehranTehranFriday, June 13112 years oldAmirali AminiMahallati Street
2TehranTehranFriday, June 13116 years oldParham AbbasiSattarkhan neighborhood
3UnspecifiedUnspecifiedUnspecified (between June 13–14)12 years old
4TehranTehranFriday, June 13110 years oldMahya (Mahia) Nikzad
5TehranTehranUnspecified (between June 13–14)1Heida Zeinali
6TehranTehranUnspecified (between June 13–14)1Ayma Zeinali
7TehranTehranFriday, June 1319 years oldBaran Eshraghi
8TehranTehranFriday, June 13105 years oldFatemeh Zakarian
9TehranTehranFriday, June 1317 months oldZahra Zakarian
10TehranTehranUnspecified (between June 13–14)111 years oldSoheil Katouli
11TehranTehranSaturday, June 14117 years oldSeyed Hamidreza Sedighi SaberSattarkhan neighborhood
12UnspecifiedUnspecifiedUnspecified (between June 13–16)13 years old
13TehranTehranUnspecified (between June 13–16)18 years oldTara Haji MiriPatrice Lumumba Street
14IsfahanNajafabadWednesday, June 17113 years old
15IsfahanNajafabadWednesday, June 17110 years old
16TehranTehranFriday, June 13112 years oldMotahareh NiyazmandChamran Residential Complex
17TehranTehranFriday, June 13111 years oldMohaddeseh AghdasiChamran Residential Complex
18TehranTehranFriday, June 1319 years oldMohammadreza AghdasiChamran Residential Complex
19TehranTehranFriday, June 13113 years oldMersana BahramiChamran Residential Complex
20UnspecifiedUnspecifiedFriday, June 1318 years oldMohammad Hossein KhakiChamran Residential Complex
21TehranTehranFriday, June 13110 years oldFatemeh NiyazmandChamran Residential Complex
22TehranTehranFriday, June 13112 years oldAlireza NiyazmandChamran Residential Complex
23TehranTehranFriday, June 1319 years oldZahra Bahman AbadiChamran Residential Complex
24TehranTehranFriday, June 1315 years oldHanieh Bahman AbadiChamran Residential Complex
25TehranTehranFriday, June 1312 years oldMohammad Ali Bahman AbadiChamran Residential Complex

 

The Shadow of War Over Daily Life: From Collapsed Services to People’s Desperation

As the unrest enters its seventh day, the civilian aspects of Israel’s military attacks on Iran have become increasingly apparent. Now, not only the targeted areas but vast regions of the country are suffering from the cascading effects of the crisis, including shortages of essential goods, disruptions to urban services, and abandonment of vulnerable groups. Field reports and citizen accounts received by HRANA paint a worrying picture of a growing humanitarian disaster and the inability of support structures to respond effectively.

Financial Crisis Amid War: Banks Unable to Operate

With the expansion of the conflict, disruptions in banking services and a shortage of cash have become serious challenges for citizens. Many bank branches have imposed a cash withdrawal limit of one million tomans (about $20 USD), which is insufficient for basic family expenses. Numerous ATMs are empty, and the inability to make online purchases has made it difficult for citizens to acquire essential goods. Simultaneously, cyberattacks on banking systems — especially on Sepah Bank and Pasargad Bank — have caused widespread financial paralysis and confusion.

Many citizens, needing cash to cover basic necessities or to leave affected cities, have been unable to access funds, compounding their hardships.

Transportation Collapses; Travel Costs Skyrocket

Public transportation in many affected areas has nearly shut down. Intercity travel has sharply declined due to a shortage of vehicles and skyrocketing fares, making travel impossible for many. According to one Tehran resident, the cost for a family of three to travel to Gilan province has reached eight million tomans — far beyond what most families can afford.

Abandoned in Crisis: The Isolation of the Elderly, the Sick, and the Disabled

In wartime conditions, the elderly, the sick, and people with disabilities have been left isolated. Numerous messages indicate that many of these individuals remain alone and unattended in their homes. Healthcare services face shortages of essential medications and disruptions in the treatment of chronic diseases, endangering the lives of thousands.

Intensified Livelihood Pressure: Rationing, Queues, and Rising Prices

As supply chains break down, stores face empty shelves, closures, or rationing of essential goods. Reports mention the rationing of items such as sanitary products, bread shortages, and street disputes over food. At the same time, prices of essential goods have doubled on average in less than a week.

Forced Labor Under Fire: No Protection for Workers

Despite security warnings and evacuation orders, some workshops and factories in high-risk areas continue operations. Workers, without legal protection and directly exposed to attacks, are forced to keep working. Field reports indicate that even during the early hours of bombardment, mandatory shifts were not canceled.

Afghan Migrants: On the Margins of Danger and Defenseless

Afghan migrants living in Iran are experiencing even harsher conditions. In addition to the direct threat of war, some face accusations such as espionage or denial of access to shelters and emergency aid. This situation has placed them in a double bind of discrimination and vulnerability.

Abandoned in Ruins: Pets, the Silent Victims

The lack of support infrastructure has made caring for pets extremely difficult under crisis conditions. Many citizens have been forced to abandon their animals or remain in unsafe areas because they are unable to transport them. This adds emotional and practical burdens to pet owners.

Conscripts: The Silent Forces on the Frontlines

Conscripts, who often have no operational responsibilities, have been forcibly kept at high-risk military sites during the war. Reports indicate a reduction in professional military staff at some bases and an increase in mandatory shifts for conscripts. Some conscripts have been killed in recent attacks, but official media have refrained from reporting their names or statuses.

Cut Off from the World: Communication Isolation and Family Anxiety

Internet outages and communication restrictions, especially in central regions, have completely severed family contacts with loved ones abroad. Families with members living in Europe, Canada, or neighboring countries are left in total uncertainty and anxiety.

Official Silence Amid Threats: No Guidance on Safety or Contamination Risks

State media continue to focus on military and propaganda activities without providing safety instructions or guidance for citizens. While global concerns grow over potential nuclear contamination, residents near sensitive facilities have been left without any training or official information, relying solely on social media and stressful personal communications.

Israeli Attacks on Iranian Civilian Infrastructure

In the first two days of Israeli attacks on various parts of Iran, numerous civilian, industrial, and medical facilities were targeted. In Tehran, one projectile struck the exterior of Hakim Children’s Hospital, which, according to the Deputy Director of the University of Medical Sciences, resulted in no casualties. In Ilam, the Musian Fire Department building was hit, and in Borujerd, the Farda Motors automobile factory was targeted, leading to massive fires and casualties. In Qazvin, the Alborz Industrial Park was struck, while in Tabriz, areas near the petrochemical facility were bombed. Explosions were also reported in Ashtianan (Lorestan province) and parts of Kermanshah.

In Bushehr, an Israeli drone targeted the Fajr Jam Refinery, which processes gas from the South Pars gas field — marking the first attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure during this conflict. Simultaneously, defensive and military activities were reported in cities such as Tabriz, Malard, southern and central Tehran, Pasteur, Chaldoran, Ahvaz, Urmia, Bukan, Bandar Abbas, Naqadeh, Shahroud, Isfahan, Maragheh, Ouramanat, Javanrud, Mashhad, Ravansar, and Shahr-e Rey (Fadaiyan-e Islam district).

The attacks on Iran’s civilian areas continued into the third day, Sunday, June 15 (25 Khordad), damaging civilian infrastructure in Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Mashhad, Kermanshah, Kordan, Garmdareh, Baharestan, Bagher Shahr, and Kahrizak. Among the damaged targets were oil depots in Shahran, western and southern Tehran, MAPNA factory, SAIRAN, KAICO Kermanshah Company, Mashhad Airport, student dormitories in Keshavarz Square, various energy facilities, and one building associated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In Tehran, the most severe damage and defensive clashes were reported in neighborhoods such as Niavaran, Tehranpars, Mirdamad, Pasteur, Ekbatan, Saadatabad, Farmanieh, Shahran, and many others.

On Monday, June 16 (26 Khordad), the fourth consecutive day of conflict, Israeli attacks again targeted several civilian infrastructures. On this day, air defense engagements were reported in Bushehr, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas, Dehloran, Natanz, Tehran, Sanandaj, Tabriz, Kermanshah, Ahvaz, Bandar Anzali, Bostan Abad, Marand, and Malayer. Tehran experienced the highest number of attacks among all affected provinces. In and around Tehran, targeted areas included Khalazir village, Shahrak-e Gharb, Bidganeh, Vavan, Bagheri, Olympic Village, Mehrabad Airport vicinity, Azadi Square, Tehranpars, and the IRIB (state broadcaster) building.

On the fifth day, civilian and infrastructure targets in Tehran, Kashan, Tabriz, Nazarabad, Zarandieh, Khomein, Qazvin, Najafabad, Ardestan, Shahin Shahr, and Naein were hit. Targets included the IRIB building in Tehran, the Nazarabad Industrial Park, and Zaviyeh Industrial Park, as well as civilian areas such as Piroozi Street, Majidieh, Andarzgoo, Sablon Square, Velenjak, Pasdaran, Elahiyeh in Tehran, and Velayat town in Qazvin.

On the sixth day, civilian and infrastructure targets in Tehran, Ilam, Fardis, Karaj, Shahr-e Qods, Chalous, Tabriz, Shahroud, Zanjan, Qazvin, Abhar, and Shahriar were attacked. Damaged sites included the Parsian Resources Research Center in Zanjan, Tehran Nuclear Research Center, Ilam Petrochemical Complex, airports in Kermanshah, Tabriz, and Karaj, fuel storage facilities in Alborz province, and the TESA centrifuge production facility in Karaj.

In Tehran, numerous neighborhoods and areas were hit, including Piroozi, Sabalan, Sayad, Punak, Garmdareh, Bagheri Highway, District 18, Damavand Street, Lavasan Road, Aghdasieh, Jordan, Kurdistan Highway, Vanak, Kavoosieh, Nobonyad, Seoul Street, District 22, Chitgar, Shahran, Phases 2 and 8 of Pardis, Sadr Highway, Babayi Highway, Tehranpars, Afsariyeh, Simon Bolivar, and Lavizan.

yesterday, Thursday, June 19 (29 Khordad), marks the seventh consecutive day of military conflict between Iran and Israel. Civilian targets were again hit in cities including Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Kermanshah, and Kerman. Notably, yesterday’s strikes damaged the Khondab Heavy Water Reactor, the Arak plutonium production facility, and the Natanz nuclear site.

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

Over the past week, alongside civilian areas, numerous military infrastructures in Iran have been targeted by the Israeli army. In the first two days, military infrastructures in various cities were struck, including Tabriz, Malard, southern and central areas of Tehran, Pasteur neighborhood in Tehran, Chaldoran, the airspace near Ahvaz Steel Industries, Urmia, Bukan, Bandar Abbas, Naqadeh, Shahroud, Isfahan, Maragheh, the Ouramanat region, Javanrud, Mashhad, Ravansar, Malard, and Fadaiyan-e Islam district in Shahr-e Rey. Attacks were also reported on military bases and facilities such as the 2nd Tactical Air Base in Tabriz, Imam Ali Garrison in Khorramabad, the IRGC missile booster parts factory in Shamsabad (Tabriz), Imam Hassan Garrison in Mahidasht, the Isfahan nuclear site, and the Natanz nuclear facility.

On the third day of the conflict, Israeli forces targeted the Ministry of Defense, the Organization for Defense Innovation and Research, IRGC bases, missile storage and launch sites in western Iran, the Garmdareh radar site, a facility affiliated with the Ministry of Defense, the Tehran police headquarters, and the Bidganeh missile site.

On Monday, June 16 (26 Khordad), the fourth day of Israeli attacks, military targets included IRGC missile depots in Faraman and Dowlatabad (Kermanshah province), Fatemeh Masoumeh Air Defense, Mostafa Khomeini Garrison and Qiam Kushk Nosrat Pilot Training Garrison in Qom, an air defense site in Andimeshk, IRGC garrisons in Zanjan, Sardroud, and Marivan, the Alvand Khomein missile site, and a military garrison in western Tehran.

On the fifth day of the military conflict between Iran and Israel, targets included a checkpoint in the Kashan area, Hashemtiyeh Garrison, Al-Zahra Garrison in Tabriz, IRGC Quds Garrison in Shahin Shahr, an ammunition depot and Ayat Base in Vilashahr, Hashem Abad Air Defense in Naein, another ammunition depot in Ekhtiyariabad, and the 15 Khordad Garrison in Isfahan.

Yesterday, on the sixth day of the war, military sites attacked included Janbazorgi Garrison in Shahr-e Rey, a missile ammunition depot in Sorkheh Hesar (Tehran), garrisons in Parand, the Bidganeh complex in Malard, military facilities in Parchin, Imam Hossein University affiliated with the IRGC, Zeyn al-Din Garrison in Abhar, the IRGC garrison at Darvazeh Ghoran (Tehran), Imam Hassan Garrison, several other military bases in Kermanshah, the Law Enforcement Command headquarters near Vanak Square, the Sarallah IRGC headquarters, and the Meisami Base in Karaj.

The spokesperson for the Israeli army announced that last night, 40 of the country’s fighter jets targeted several areas in Iran with more than 100 munitions.

yesterday, Thursday, June 19 (29 Khordad), on the seventh day of the military conflict, southern heights of Shiraz, including Soltanabad and the IRGC garrison, the 84th Army Garrison in Badrabad (Lorestan), and the Special Forces Police Unit headquarters in Tehran were attacked. Other military centers in Isfahan, Shiraz, Kerman, and Kermanshah were also among yesterday’s military targets.

Communications Disruptions and Cyberattacks

From the very first day of Israel’s military attacks on Iran, internet disruptions have been reported across the country. Users from various regions reported severe slowness and an inability to access Cloudflare-based services. The situation worsened in subsequent days.

Yesterday morning, Bank Sepah’s infrastructure was targeted by a cyberattack, knocking the bank’s online services offline. The IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency confirmed the attack and stated that fuel stations dependent on Bank Sepah’s systems might also experience outages.

In recent days, some citizens told HRANA they received suspicious text messages containing unknown links, suspected to be designed for espionage or cyber infiltration purposes.

Last night, IRIB (state broadcaster) live programming was briefly disrupted. The broadcaster’s public relations office confirmed that this was due to a cyberattack attributed to Israel.

That same night, the monitoring group NetBlocks announced that real-time data showed Iran’s national internet had been almost entirely shut down. The blackout was nationwide, effectively cutting off access to the global internet for users across the country.

In an official statement, the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology acknowledged the restrictions, claiming they were implemented to prevent Israel from exploiting Iran’s communications network for military purposes.

As of this morning, NetBlocks reported that Iran had experienced a full 24-hour internet blackout, describing it as the most severe communication disruption since the November 2019 protests.

Ongoing airstrikes and the prevailing security situation have forced the closure of Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, with many shop owners refusing to reopen their businesses.

Crackdown on Citizens

yesterday, state media reported the arrest of 30 individuals for activities in cyberspace. This includes 16 people in Lorestan, 8 in Yazd, 5 in Kerman (including one woman), 2 in Mahabad, 8 in Aliabad Katoul, 1 in Behbahan, 3 in Ardestan, Hassan Bagherinia (former faculty member of Hakim Sabzevari University) and his wife in Mashhad, and also Toomaj Salehi in Kish.

Including these latest arrests, the total number of citizens detained over online activity and publishing content related to Israel’s attacks on Iran over the past six days has reached 206.

Security Arrests

yesterday, Iran’s state broadcaster (IRIB) reported the arrest of a group of individuals in Yasuj described as “an organized network.” No details were provided about the identity or exact number of detainees.

The spokesperson for Iran’s law enforcement (FARAJA) announced that yesterday in western Tehran, a man transporting a large number of microdrones in his pickup truck was arrested. He also stated that an individual in Ashkhaneh, who had been photographing a wheat silo, flour factory, and other sensitive sites, was detained by the Intelligence Police of North Khorasan province.

Simultaneously, the police commander of Robat Karim reported the arrest of two individuals who, according to him, were photographing industrial complexes for Israel with the intention of causing harm.

The IRGC Intelligence Unit of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province also announced the identification and arrest of a team involved with microdrones.

The Ministry of Intelligence further announced the discovery of an arms shipment linked to opposition groups in Kurdistan and the arrest of one of their members.

On the seventh day of the unrest, the commander of West Tehran’s law enforcement declared that 24 people had been arrested on charges of espionage and targeted activities against the regime both in real life and online.

International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Analysis

On the seventh day of the international armed conflict between Iran and Israel, growing concerns have been raised about escalating violations of fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. According to Article 51 of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, the parties are obligated to distinguish between military objectives and the civilian population. However, reports of at least ten children killed in a residential building attack and the death of a worker at a horse stable suggest possible indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks.

Repeated targeting of sites with no clear military value not only challenges the principles of proportionality and precaution but directly violates the absolute prohibition against direct attacks on civilians, as stipulated in Article 48 of the same Protocol. Moreover, under Article 57, even if a military objective is located near civilian areas, parties are required to take all feasible precautions to minimize harm to civilians, including effective advance warnings before attacks — measures which often appear to have been neglected.

Human rights organizations have once again stressed the urgent need to halt indiscriminate attacks, safeguard civilian lives, and ensure unhindered access to emergency aid. HRA stated in its latest assessment, “Protection of Civilians and Civilian Infrastructure Must Be a Priority.”

HRA reaffirmed its commitment to documentation, legal analysis, and accountability in accordance with international humanitarian law, warning that continued indiscriminate attacks may constitute war crimes.

International Reactions to Israel’s Attacks on Iran: Global Consensus on Restraint and Concerns Over Escalation

Following Israel’s extensive attacks on Iranian territory, numerous governments and international bodies issued statements. Most condemned the attacks or expressed serious concern over the escalation, emphasizing the need for restraint, a return to diplomacy, and preservation of regional security.

Countries such as Iraq, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, China, Russia, Japan, Brazil, as well as the United Nations, the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), 21 Arab and Islamic countries including Algeria, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Gambia, Mauritania, Somalia, Sudan, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have either explicitly condemned Israel’s attacks or warned of their consequences.

Many of these states, while reaffirming national sovereignty, called for an immediate end to the conflict and the protection of civilians. In Latin America, countries like Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, Chile, and Bolivia expressed similar positions.

Overall, despite some variation in individual responses, there is a broad international consensus about the danger of further escalation and the need for restraint.

Emphasis on Compliance with Obligations

As the field consequences of the attacks expand, damage to civilian infrastructure and disruptions in emergency and medical services have worsened. These developments further underline the critical importance of adhering strictly to the principles of precaution, proportionality, and distinction in targeting.

International organizations and human rights defenders have reiterated the call for safe and unhindered access to emergency aid and protection of the civilian population. At the same time, the continued indiscriminate attacks without regard for civilians’ locations present a serious challenge to the legitimacy of the military actions by both sides.

The Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), while continuing to monitor developments, has stressed the need for independent investigations, precise documentation of suspected violations, and legal accountability of all parties under international humanitarian law.

Visual documentation from the past week’s attacks, as well as yesterday’s assaults, follows:

Arak Heavy Water FacilityNear the Red Crescent Building – TehranWelfare Organization – Qasr-e Shirin
Payam Airport – KarajResidential Areas – TehranFarabi Hospital – Kermanshah
IRIB (State Broadcaster) Building
Tehran
Ministry of Justice Building – TehranNear the Red Crescent Building – Tehran
Destruction of Residential Homes
in Narmak – Tehran
Horse Stable – Kermanshah Ketab Square – Tehran

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
Near the Red Crescent Building –
Tehran
Near the Red Crescent Building –
Tehran
Near the Red Crescent Building –
Tehran
Payam Airport, KarajPayam Airport, KarajKharjir Garrison Aerospace
Complex in Southeast Tehran
KermanshahAirport -Kermanshah

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

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:

 

WeaponTypeModel/VariantDescription & Role
1HaropLoitering 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.
2HarpyLoitering 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.
3F-35I “Adir”Stealth multirole fighterF-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.
4F-15I “Ra’am”Strike fighter-bomberF-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.
5F-16I “Sufa”Multirole fighterF-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.
6DelilahAir-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.
7RampageAir-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.
8Blue SparrowAir-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.
9LORAShort-range ballistic missileLORA (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.
10SPICE-1000/2000Precision glide bomb kitSPICE 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.
11JDAM BombsGPS-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.
12GBU-39 Small Diameter BombGuided glide bombGBU-39/B SDB I250 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.
13GBU-28 “Bunker Buster”Laser/GPS guided bombGBU-28/B5,000 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)
ProvinceCityDateKilledInjuredNotesNeighborhoods & Locations
KashanKashanJune 1734Checkpoint 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
KermanshahNear IRIB (state broadcaster)

Sajad Mashhadi Hemmatabadi Arrested by Security Forces in Mashhad

HRANA News Agency – On Monday, June 16, security forces in Mashhad arrested Sajjad Mashhadi Hemmatabadi, a local resident, and transferred him to an undisclosed location.

According to information received by HRANA, Mashhadi Hemmatabadi was detained at his home. During the arrest, security agents searched his residence and confiscated several personal items, including his laptop and mobile phone.

The reasons for his arrest, the charges he may be facing, and his current whereabouts remain unknown.

Mashhadi Hemmatabadi has previously been arrested and subjected to legal proceedings.