Day 19 of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Widespread Strikes on Oil and Gas Facilities

HRANA– In the last 24 hours, and as of March 18, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 79 attacks across 40 incidents in 11 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 125 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). Today’s attacks targeted areas in the Caspian Sea region for the first time. At the same time, extensive strikes were carried out against Iran’s oil and gas facilities in Asaluyeh.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 18, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 15 civilians were killed and 105 civilians injured.

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

• Civilian fatalities: 1,369 people (including at least 207 children)

• Military fatalities: 1138 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 627 people

1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours

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

Preliminary analysis indicates that Tehran Province, accounting for 23% of all recorded attacks, ranks first among the provinces targeted. Hormozgan Province, with 20%, and Gilan Province, with 18%, follow in second and third place, respectively. Alborz and East Azerbaijan provinces rank next.

2. List of Objects Reported Hit

In the past 24 hours, the recorded attacks have damaged 15 distinct objects or facilities. These include a range of different types of targets. In some cases, damage caused by nearby strikes or secondary consequences of the attacks has also been reported.

Examples of targets recorded over the past 24 hours:

• Fath Army Aviation Base (Karaj)

• Helicopter Manufacturing Facility, Naz Industrial Town (Fardis)

• Bahonar Port (Bandar Abbas)

• Law Enforcement Command (Qom)

• Law Enforcement Police Station (Bandar Lengeh)

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

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

• Welfare Organization Office (Karaj)

• A Medical Center (Tehran)

• Residential Area (Karaj)

• Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities (Karaj)

• South Pars Oil and Gas Facilities and Asaluyeh (Asaluyeh)

4. Military Casualties

During the period covered by this report, no reports of military casualties were received. Military casualties are generally reported in the context of attacks on Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases. Where possible, organizational affiliation and operational context are being assessed; however, not all details have yet been independently verified.

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

It is believed that military casualties are significantly higher than the figures reported in these reports. However, due to the sensitive nature of military information and the limited access of human rights groups and media to locations where military forces are present, this section largely reflects reports of senior officers or military personnel who were present in urban areas.

5. Confirmed but Unspecified Casualties

At the time of publication, 5 deaths reported in the past 24 hours remain classified as undetermined. This means that HRANA has not yet been able to determine with sufficient certainty whether these individuals were civilians or military personnel.

Burials: Today, 4 burials resulting from attacks in previous days have been recorded.

A Note on HRANA Methodology

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

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

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

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

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

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