Ten-Day Report on the New Wave of Attacks on Iran: Human Casualties and Disruption of Critical Infrastructure

HRANA – From the beginning of the new wave of U.S. attacks on Iran on July 8 through July 17, HRANA documented at least 376 incidents related to these attacks across 54 locations in 15 provinces nationwide.

The collected data indicates that a significant portion of the attacks has been concentrated in southern Iran, particularly along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Military bases and defense facilities have been among the announced or reported targets. However, ports, piers, fishing vessels, bridges, railway lines, airports, telecommunications towers, and a number of infrastructures related to water, food, communications, transportation, and local economies have also been targeted or damaged as a result of the attacks.

Based on the cases that HRANA has documented and verified as of the time of publication, at least 48 people have been reported killed and 68 injured. In one of the most severe reported incidents, a one-year-old child in Bandar Abbas lost one hand after being struck by shrapnel, and the child’s condition has been reported as critical.

The head of the Ministry of Health’s Public Relations and Information Center has also announced that the number of people injured in the attacks has exceeded 400, while 38 people have lost their lives. The official did not specify whether these figures include military personnel, civilians, or both groups, nor whether they represent all casualties or only those registered at medical facilities. The discrepancy between HRANA’s figures and the official statistics underscores the challenges of verification under the current circumstances. Given the ongoing attacks and restrictions on access to information, the actual number of casualties may be higher than the documented figures.

This report does not assess the competing claims made by the parties regarding the nature or use of the targeted sites, nor does it evaluate the legal legitimacy of the military operations. Instead, it focuses on the documented consequences of these attacks for the civilian population, including access to essential services, transportation, communications, livelihoods, and the economic security of local communities.

About the Data and Counting Methodology

All documented incidents, including attacks, projectile impacts, explosions, and other events related to aerial operations, have been included in the overall incident count. Therefore, the registration of 376 incidents does not necessarily mean that 376 separate attacks or military operations took place. Multiple incidents may correspond to different waves of a single attack, multiple impacts within the same area, or separate reports concerning the same operation.

Because the attacks are ongoing, access to some affected areas remains restricted, communications have been disrupted, and information continues to emerge gradually, the figures presented in this report represent minimum confirmed counts and remain subject to revision. In cases where there was a possibility of overlap, duplicate counting, or insufficient information, HRANA refrained from reporting definitive figures and included only those cases that could be verified to a reasonable degree.

Key Findings

Between July 8 and July 17 :

• At least 376 incidents related to the attacks were documented across 15 provinces.

• These incidents were reported in 54 geographic locations, including 45 cities and urban areas, four counties, one district, and four islands.

• At least 48 people have been reported killed and 68 injured.

• Among the victims documented by HRANA, 20 civilians have been reported killed and 46 civilians injured.

• At least 40 fishing vessels were damaged or completely destroyed.

• A number of bridges, railway lines, airports, telecommunications towers, piers, water facilities, and food storage centers sustained damage.

• The highest concentration of reported incidents was recorded in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Bushehr, Sirik, Chabahar, Choghadak, and Konarak.

Geographic Distribution and Concentration of Attacks in Southern Iran

An analysis of the collected data indicates that the provinces of Hormozgan, Bushehr, Khuzestan, and Sistan and Baluchestan have been among the principal geographic focal points of this new wave of attacks.

Bandar Abbas recorded the highest number of reported incidents. It was followed by Qeshm, Bushehr, Sirik, Chabahar, Choghadak, and Konarak among the most frequently affected locations. The concentration of incidents in cities, ports, islands, and coastal areas indicates that the coastlines of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman have been among the primary operational theaters of these attacks.

The high concentration of naval, air, and air defense bases in southern Iran may be one factor behind the focus of the attacks in these areas. At the same time, the presence of civilian populations, commercial ports, fishing piers, industrial facilities, transportation routes, and public service infrastructure has meant that the consequences of the attacks have extended well beyond military installations.

The attacks have not been confined to southern Iran. Incidents have also been documented in the provinces of Tehran, Isfahan, Semnan, Lorestan, Ilam, and several other provinces.

Casualties and Human Impact

According to data documented and verified by HRANA, at least 48 people have been reported killed in the course of the attacks. Of these, 20 were civilians and 28 were military personnel.

In addition, at least 68 people have been reported injured, including 46 civilians and 22 military personnel.

Among the documented cases, the injury of a one-year-old child in Bandar Abbas stands out as one of the most alarming humanitarian consequences reported. The child lost one hand after being struck by shrapnel, and the child’s condition has been reported as critical.

In several other cases, deaths or injuries have been confirmed, but insufficient information was available regarding the exact number of victims, their identities, or whether they were civilians or military personnel. These cases have not been included in HRANA’s final statistics pending further verification.

Meanwhile, the head of the Ministry of Health’s Public Relations and Information Center announced that, as of 6:30 a.m. on July 17 (Europe time), more than 400 people had been injured as a result of the attacks, while 38 people had lost their lives.

According to these official figures, the injured included 22 women and 9 individuals under the age of 18, while the fatalities included three women and one person under the age of 18. The official also stated that 37 of the injured remained hospitalized.

The Ministry of Health did not specify whether these figures refer solely to civilians or also include military casualties. It is also unclear whether the reported numbers represent all casualties or only those who were transported to medical facilities.

Accordingly, the official figures and HRANA’s findings should be regarded as two separate datasets, likely based on different methodologies and scopes, and should not be combined without additional corroborating information.

Major Targets and Damaged Infrastructure

The documented targets during this reporting period can be classified into four main categories:

1. Military and Defense Facilities

A significant portion of the documented incidents involved military bases and defense installations. Reported targets included Army naval and air force bases, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters and command centers, air defense systems, military garrisons, barracks, troop deployment sites, and coastal control centers.

Notable documented examples include:

• The First Naval District of the Army;

• Shahid Abdolkarimi Base;

• Bandar Abbas Air Base;

• The Konarak Naval Military Zone;

• An IRGC headquarters in Saravan;

• A number of IRGC command centers and facilities;

• Naein Military Base;

• Military and air defense facilities in the provinces of Bushehr, Hormozgan, Tehran, Isfahan, and Sistan and Baluchestan.

Independent and comprehensive information is not yet available regarding the extent of the damage, the operational status of these facilities following the attacks, or the number of personnel present at the time.

2. Ports, Piers, and the Maritime Economy

One of the most prominent patterns documented during this period is the damage inflicted on infrastructure associated with maritime activities and the coastal economy.

Reportedly affected infrastructure includes:

• Sirik Commercial Pier;

• Fishing piers in Sirik and Bandar Abbas;

• Bonood Pier in Asaluyeh;

• Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar;

• Shahid Kalantari Port in Chabahar;

• Sirik Commercial Port;

• A Maritime Traffic Control Center;

• Fishing boats and traditional fishing vessels operating along the southern coastline.

Based on the information collected, at least 40 fishing vessels were burned, severely damaged, or sunk.

The damage to piers and fishing vessels extends far beyond the destruction of property. It may disrupt the livelihoods of fishermen, port workers, truck drivers, local merchants, vessel repair workers, and families whose incomes depend on the maritime economy for an extended period.

A comprehensive assessment of the number of people who have lost their jobs or sources of income, the financial cost of the damage, and the duration of disruptions to port and pier operations is not yet available.

3. Transportation and Communications

A number of transportation and communications infrastructure sites were also damaged during the attacks. Documented cases include:

• Iranshahr Airport;

• Semnan Airport;

• The Aq-Tappeh Khan Railway Bridge on the Tehran–Mashhad railway line;

• The Bandar Abbas railway junction;

• Several bridges in Khamir County;

• Telecommunications towers in eastern Hormozgan Province;

• Several additional telecommunications towers in other parts of the country.

Damage to bridges, railways, and airports can disrupt the movement of civilians, the transport of patients, emergency response efforts, the delivery of food and medicine, and broader supply chains.

Even where a transportation route or facility also serves a military function, civilian populations and the distribution networks for essential goods may depend on the same infrastructure. The destruction or closure of these routes can restrict public access to food, medicine, healthcare services, hygiene supplies, and other basic necessities.

In the city of Veysian, in Lorestan Province, one of the attacks disrupted landline telephone, mobile phone, and internet services in the Veysian District and Mamulan County. In Bandar Abbas, damage to a telecommunications tower was also accompanied by a power outage in the Tappeh Allah Akbar area.

Disruptions to communications can affect more than daily life. They may also limit people’s ability to contact emergency services, receive security warnings, check on the safety of family members, and document conditions in affected areas.

4. Water, Food, and Industrial Facilities

Some infrastructure related to essential needs and economic activity was also among the documented sites damaged during the attacks, including:

• Hendijan Water Pumping Station;

• Hoveyzeh Wheat Storage Silo;

• Souza Fish Meal Factory on Qeshm Island;

• A bottled water factory in Dehloran.

Damage to water facilities may disrupt local residents’ access to drinking water and municipal water services. Damage to wheat storage silos may also affect the storage and distribution of food supplies, particularly if transportation routes and supply chains are disrupted at the same time.

Factories and processing facilities are also major sources of employment for local workers. The suspension of their operations may result in reduced production, temporary or prolonged unemployment, and loss of household income.

At present, there is insufficient information regarding the extent of the damage, the duration of operational disruptions, the number of affected workers, or the potential environmental consequences.

Impact of the Attacks on Civilians’ Daily Lives

The humanitarian consequences of the attacks extend beyond the number of people killed and injured. Damage to or the disruption of critical infrastructure can affect a broad range of people’s everyday needs.

Damage to roads, bridges, and railway lines may slow or halt the transportation of food, medicine, fuel, medical supplies, and other essential goods. The destruction of piers and fishing vessels may threaten the livelihoods and food security of coastal communities. Disruptions to telecommunications may make it more difficult to contact emergency services and access information. Damage to water facilities and food storage infrastructure may also have more direct consequences for public health and well-being.

Damage to homes, vehicles, vessels, businesses, and other private property may also impose significant financial burdens on families through the loss of assets and the reduction or loss of income.

These consequences may persist even after the attacks have ended, particularly in areas where rebuilding infrastructure, replacing equipment, and restoring economic activity will require substantial time and resources.

The Need to Distinguish Military Claims from Humanitarian Consequences

The United States has stated that some of the targeted sites served dual-use functions, were being used for military purposes, or played a role in Iran’s military logistics network. Iranian officials have likewise presented differing accounts and claims regarding the nature of the targets and the consequences of the attacks.

In this report, HRANA is not in a position to confirm or reject the operational or military claims made by either party. Nor does the report reach conclusions regarding the legality or illegality of any specific attack.

Nevertheless, regardless of the parties’ competing claims, it is essential to examine the actual impact of the attacks on civilian life. A road, bridge, airport, port, or telecommunications network may, irrespective of any alleged military use, also be indispensable for the movement of civilians, the distribution of food and medicine, access to healthcare facilities, and the continuation of economic activity.

For this reason, documenting damage to infrastructure should be accompanied by an assessment of its consequences for local populations, public services, and access to essential needs.

Conclusion

The data documented by HRANA between July 8 and July 17 indicates that the latest wave of U.S. attacks on Iran has affected a broad geographic area, with its primary concentration in the country’s south, particularly along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Bushehr, Sirik, Chabahar, Choghadak, and Konarak were among the locations with the highest number of reported incidents. In these areas, in addition to military bases and facilities, damage was documented to piers, fishing vessels, port infrastructure, maritime traffic control facilities, and communications, transportation, and public service infrastructure.

According to HRANA’s current data, at least 48 people have been reported killed and 68 injured. Among them, 20 civilians have been reported killed and 46 civilians injured. The Ministry of Health has also reported more than 400 injuries and 38 fatalities, although insufficient detail has been released to allow a direct comparison between the official figures and HRANA’s data.

The available findings indicate that the consequences of the attacks have extended beyond direct casualties and damage to military facilities, affecting transportation, communications, water and food supply, the maritime economy, local industries, and the livelihoods of civilians.

Given the continuation of the attacks, restricted access to affected areas, and the lack of complete information regarding some incidents, the figures and findings presented in this report should be regarded as minimum documented counts as of July 17. A more comprehensive assessment of the humanitarian, economic, and infrastructural consequences will require continued verification, greater access to local information, and independent assessment of the condition of public services and affected communities.

The current wave of attacks forms part of the broader conflict that began on February 28, 2026, with the start of U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran and Iran’s subsequent retaliatory attacks. Following mediation by Pakistan, Iran and the United States reached a temporary memorandum of understanding on June 17, providing for a cessation of military operations and the start of a 60-day process aimed at continuing negotiations and reaching a final agreement. However, the arrangement remained in effect for less than a month. Over the past ten days, with both sides accusing the other of violating the agreement, military attacks and tensions have resumed on a sustained basis.

This report focuses on the incidents and humanitarian consequences of this latest phase of the conflict following the temporary agreement. HRANA has previously published a comprehensive report examining the course of the war since February 28, the scope of the attacks, and their humanitarian and infrastructural consequences. Readers seeking a fuller background on the conflict may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report on the war.

Two Prisoners Executed in Khorramabad Prison

HRANA – The death sentences of two prisoners who had previously been convicted in a joint case on drug-related charges were carried out at dawn on Wednesday, July 15, in Khorramabad Prison.

According to HRANA, two prisoners were executed in Khorramabad Prison, at dawn on Wednesday, July 15.

HRANA has identified the prisoners as Mehdi Shahrisvand, 29, and Alireza Barani, 30.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Barani and Mr. Shahrisvand were arrested approximately two years ago in a joint case on drug-related charges and were subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of writing, the executions have not been officially announced by prison authorities or the relevant institutions.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Four Prisoners Executed in Sari and Aligudarz Prisons

HRANA – At dawn on Wednesday, July 15, the death sentences of four prisoners previously convicted on drug-related and murder charges were carried out in Sari and Aligudarz prisons.

According to HRANA, citing the Iran Human Rights Organization, four prisoners were executed in two separate prisons at dawn on Wednesday, July 15.

The three prisoners executed in Sari Prison were identified as Ferdows Memari, 47, a resident of Rasht and father of two; Shahin Sadr, 37, from Sari; and Saeed Armand, 35, also from Sari. The prisoner executed in Aligudarz Prison was identified as Karim Mirzaei, 27, from Aligudarz.

According to the report, Mr. Memari was arrested two years ago on drug-related charges involving the possession and transportation of 17 kilograms of heroin. He was subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

Mr. Sadr and Mr. Armand were arrested approximately four years ago in a joint case on drug-related charges and were later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

Karim Mirzaei was arrested about five years ago, at the age of 22, on a murder charge after fatally attacking a man in what was described as an honor-related dispute involving the alleged harassment of his cousin. He was subsequently sentenced to death by a Criminal Court.

As of the time of writing, prison authorities and the relevant institutions have not officially announced the executions.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Ghezel Hesar Prisoners’ Protest Against Executions Enters Fourth Day

HRANA – Yesterday, Thursday, July 16, prisoners in Unit 2 of Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj entered the fourth consecutive day of their protest against the implementation of death sentences and the transfer of six prisoners to solitary confinement for execution. The prisoners continued their sit-in and refused to receive their food rations.

According to HRANA, the hunger strike by prisoners in Unit 2 of Ghezel Hesar Prison, which began on Monday in response to the transfer of six death row prisoners to solitary confinement, entered its fourth consecutive day yesterday.

Based on information received by HRANA, the protesting prisoners gathered in the prison ward and refused to accept prison meals to express their opposition to executions, particularly in cases involving drug-related offenses. Some also held handwritten signs reading “No to Executions,” calling for an end to the implementation of death sentences.

Informed sources also reported that signal-jamming devices (jammers) remain active inside the prison. According to these sources, prison authorities activated the equipment after videos of the prisoners’ hunger strike and sit-in were published, in an effort to prevent images and videos from being sent outside the prison.

In recent days, videos recorded inside Ghezel Hesar Prison have circulated, showing parts of the prisoners’ hunger strike and sit-in.

The prisoners’ protest began on Monday, July 13, following the transfer of six prisoners sentenced to death in drug-related cases to solitary confinement in preparation for their executions. The move prompted a collective response from prisoners in Unit 2, who have continued their hunger strike and sit-in ever since.

Ali Kalateh-Dolati Arrested in Sabzevar

HRANA – Ali Kalateh-Dolati, a resident of Sabzevar who had been under judicial pursuit in connection with a case related to the January protests, was arrested by security forces at his home yesterday and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, Ali Kalateh-Dolati has been arrested.

Based on information received by HRANA, security forces raided his home on the morning of Thursday, July 16, and arrested him.

A source close to Mr. Kalateh-Dolati’s family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “He had been facing a judicial case in connection with the January 2026 protests and was under judicial pursuit.”

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding his whereabouts or the charges brought against him.

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Dena Karari, Dual Iranian-American Citizen, Leaves Iran for the United States

HRANA – The attorney for Dena Karari, a dual Iranian-American citizen, announced that his client has left Iran and is en route to the United States. Ms. Karari, who traveled to Iran in December 2024 to visit her family, was detained for a period and later released on bail. However, she had been barred from leaving the country until today.

According to HRANA, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Dena Karari departed Iran.

Jared Genser, Ms. Karari’s attorney, stated in a post, that his client is now safe and on her way back to the United States.

Genser also said in an interview that “53-year-old Karari had suffered a massive heart attack last week, and there were significant concerns about her condition moving forward.”

According to Genser, Iranian authorities had pursued charges against Ms. Karari on allegations of “cooperation with a hostile government” and “espionage.” He described the accusations as baseless and said that although she had been accused, she was never formally charged.

Dena Karari, a dual citizen of the United States and Iran, traveled to Iran in December 2024 to visit her family. As she was preparing to leave the country, security agents confiscated her passports. She was detained for a period and later released on bail; however, she was not permitted to leave Iran.

Karari is an employee of a U.S. technology company and the founder of a charitable organization supporting underprivileged children in Iran.

January 2026 Protests: Death Sentences of Behrouz Zamaninejad and His Son, Kourosh Zamaninejad, Overturned

HRANA – The death sentences issued against Behrouz Zamaninejad and his son, Kourosh Zamaninejad, who were arrested during the January 2026 protests and are currently imprisoned in Greater Tehran Penitentiary, have been overturned by the Supreme Court. Their case has been referred to a parallel court branch for retrial. The two had previously been sentenced to death by Judge Iman Afshari.

According to HRANA, the Supreme Court has overturned the death sentences of two individuals arrested during the January 2026 protests.

Based on information received by HRANA, Branch 32 of the Supreme Court accepted the request for a retrial submitted by Behrouz Zamaninejad and his son, Kourosh Zamaninejad, overturned the death sentences issued against them, and referred the case to a parallel branch for renewed proceedings.

In April 2026, the two men, along with their co-defendants Mohammadreza Majidi-Asl and his wife, Bita Hemmati, were sentenced to death by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, on the charge of “conducting operational activities on behalf of the hostile government of the United States and hostile groups.” All four defendants were also sentenced to five years of discretionary imprisonment each on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security.” The court additionally ordered the confiscation of all their assets as a supplementary punishment. In late May 2026, the Supreme Court overturned the death sentences of Mohammadreza Majidi-Asl and Bita Hemmati.

It should also be noted that another defendant in the same case, Amir Hemmati, was sentenced to five years of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security,” as well as eight months in prison for “propaganda against the regime.”

According to the court’s ruling, the defendants were accused of participating in protest gatherings on January 8 and 9, 2026, chanting protest slogans, throwing objects including bottles, concrete blocks, and incendiary materials, and damaging public property. The ruling further alleged that these actions were intended to disrupt national security and were carried out in connection with hostile groups. Judge Afshari also referred to the alleged use of explosives and an unspecified weapon, injuries inflicted on deployed security forces, and the dissemination of content aimed at undermining national security. However, the ruling did not specify the details of these allegations or explain how each accusation was individually attributed to each defendant.

A source close to the families of the prisoners previously told HRANA: “Mohammadreza Majidi-Asl and Bita Hemmati are a married couple living in Tehran, and Amir Hemmati is a relative of theirs. Kourosh Zamaninejad and Behrouz Zamaninejad were also living in the same residential building, and they were arrested simultaneously.”

According to information obtained by HRANA, the defendants were subjected to pressure during interrogations, raising concerns that forced confessions may have been extracted during that period.

The death sentences issued by the trial court were based on a combination of legal provisions, including Articles 131 and 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, as well as Articles 500 and 610, which relate to “propaganda against the regime” and “assembly and collusion against national security.” The application of the death penalty in conjunction with these charges, particularly in cases stemming from public protests, has drawn increasing criticism from human rights organizations in recent years.

The defendants were arrested by security forces in Tehran on January 9, 2026. Behrouz Zamaninejad and his son, Kourosh Zamaninejad, are currently being held in Greater Tehran Penitentiary, while Bita Hemmati is detained in the women’s ward of Evin Prison. HRANA is still investigating the whereabouts of Mohammadreza Majidi-Asl.

January 2026 Protests: Mohammad Aein Moayed Mohseni Sentenced to Prison

HRANA – The prison sentence of Mohammad Aein Moayed Mohseni, a 19-year-old detainee from the January 2026 protests, has been reduced to two years by the Tehran Province Court of Appeals. He had previously been sentenced to five years in prison by Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court at the trial stage.

According to HRANA, Mohammad Aein Moayed Mohseni has been sentenced to prison.

According to a ruling issued by Branch 21 of the Tehran Province Court of Appeals, Mr. Moayed Mohseni was sentenced to two years in prison on the charge of assembly and collusion against national security.

Reza Salehiyeh, an attorney and human rights activist, stated that in this case, printing a number of small leaflets using a standard home printer was considered evidence supporting the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security” against Mohammad.

The indictment against him was issued two days after his arrest, on January 5, 2026, by Branch 2 of the Tehran Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office. He was subsequently tried by Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Seyed-Ali Mazloum, and in the initial ruling was sentenced to five years in prison.

Mr. Moayed Mohseni was arrested by security forces on January 3, 2026, in Tehran. He was released from Greater Tehran Penitentiary in late March 2026 after posting bail.

Death Toll from Executions at Ghezel Hesar Prison Rises to Five

HRANA – Yesterday, alongside the execution of political prisoner Aref Khoshkar, who had been sentenced to death on charges including murder, four other prisoners who had also been sentenced to death in separate murder cases were executed at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

According to HRANA, five prisoners were executed at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj in the early hours of Wednesday, July 15.

In addition to the execution of Aref Khoshkar, which HRANA reported earlier, four other prisoners were hanged at the prison. HRANA has identified one of them as Abbas Nesari, who had previously been sentenced to death on murder charges.

The remaining details regarding the four prisoners’ cases were published by the Hamshahri newspaper and are summarized below:

The first prisoner had been arrested in May 2022 on charges of fatally shooting a teenage boy with a Kalashnikov rifle. He was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court. After the sentence was upheld by Branch 20 of the Supreme Court, it was carried out on Tuesday.

The second prisoner had been arrested in 2021 on charges of murdering his stepson. He was sentenced to death by a criminal court, and the ruling was later upheld by Branch 7 of the Supreme Court before being carried out.

The third prisoner had been arrested in March 2024 on charges of murdering both his former wife’s daughter and his former wife. He was later sentenced to death by a criminal court.

The fourth case stemmed from the reported disappearance of a middle-aged man in December 2020. The investigation ultimately led to a confession by the victim’s wife.

According to the case file, the woman, with the assistance of a man identified as Behzad, gave her husband sleeping pills to facilitate the murder. Behzad then entered the house, fatally shot the victim, and together they transported the body to the Saveh road, where they set it on fire.

After reviewing the evidence, the criminal court found Behzad to be the principal perpetrator of the murder and sentenced him to death. His execution was carried out on Tuesday morning. The victim’s wife was sentenced to prison for complicity in the murder.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Filmmaker Sepideh Abtahi Arrested by Security Forces

HRANA – On Wednesday, July 15, Sepideh Abtahi, a documentary filmmaker and film editor, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location. At the same time, several of her personal belongings were confiscated by the agents.

According to HRANA, Sepideh Abtahi has been arrested.

Ms. Abtahi was arrested at her home on Wednesday morning by security forces. The agents also seized several of her electronic devices.

As of the time of writing, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for her arrest, her place of detention, or the charges brought against her.

Sepideh Abtahi, aged approximately 52, is a member of the Iranian Alliance of Motion Picture Guilds (Khaneh Cinema) and formerly served as the secretary of the Iranian Documentary Filmmakers Association.