Baha’i Citizen Armaghan Yazdani Arrested in Shiraz

HRANA – On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Armaghan Yazdani, a Baha’i citizen residing in Shiraz, was arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization. Her family home was also raided, during which agents confiscated digital devices, religious materials, and identification documents belonging to family members.

A source close to the family told HRANA:
“Ms. Yazdani was arrested while she was out with her mother and sister making preparations for her upcoming wedding. Agents intercepted them, forced the family to return home, and carried out the arrest at the residence.”

The source added that the agents searched the home during the arrest, seizing several personal belongings including mobile phones, a laptop, a tablet, IDs, photographs, and religious books and pamphlets.

As of the time of this report, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for Yazdani’s arrest, her current whereabouts, or the charges she may be facing.

Armaghan Yazdani is the fiancée of Vahid Masoumi, who was previously arrested and later released on bail.

Mahsa Shafiee-Moghaddam Arrested in Yasuj

HRANA – On Thursday, July 17, Mahsa Shafiee Moghaddam, a resident of Yasuj, was arrested by IRGC Intelligence forces at her home and taken to an undisclosed location.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Shafiee-Moghaddam was arrested at her home on Thursday, July 17, by IRGC Intelligence agents. The officers confiscated her mobile phone and electronic devices. Her Instagram account has also been deactivated. After her arrest, she made a brief phone call to her mother, during which she stated that she is on a hunger strike and does not know where she is being held.

A source close to the family told HRANA: “At the time of her arrest, the agents showed Ms. Shafiee-Moghaddam a warrant. She was reportedly arrested on charges of insulting military officials killed in the 12-day Israel conflict and collaborating with Persian-language media outlets outside Iran.”

Mahsa Shafiee-Moghaddam, 22 years old, has previously been arrested and faced legal action due to her activism.

Mohammad Ahmadi, Creator of the “Dialogue Iran” Program, Arrested

HRANA – On Monday, July 14, Mohammad Ahmadi, the creator of the program Dialogue Iran, was arrested following a court session and transferred to an undisclosed location.

The official page of Dialogue Iran announced that on Monday, July 14, Mr. Ahmadi appeared in court to defend himself against charges brought against him last year in connection with the program. Following the hearing, he was arrested by security forces.

Videos from the most recent episode, titled Dialogue as Post-War, which aired a few days ago, have been widely circulated on social media. The program is a discussion-based series focusing on Iranian social and political issues. Its main platform is YouTube, though portions have also aired on Radio Namayesh.

As of the time of this report, no information has been made available regarding Mr. Ahmadi’s whereabouts, the reasons for his arrest, or the charges against him.

Mohammad Ahmadi Feyzabadi, a social researcher and creator of Dialogue Iran, has previously faced arrest and pressure from security forces.

Arbitrary arrests, transferring detainees to undisclosed locations, and leaving families in the dark about the fate of their loved ones are routine practices of the Iranian regime’s security agencies, such as the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC Intelligence Unit. This pattern of behavior stands in clear violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, known as the Nelson Mandela Rules:
“Every prisoner shall have the right, and shall be given the ability and means, to inform immediately his or her family, or any other person designated as a contact person, about his or her imprisonment, about his or her transfer to another institution and about any serious illness or injury. The sharing of prisoners’ personal information shall be subject to domestic legislation.”

Three Sentenced to Death, Two to Long Prison Terms in Khuzestan Political Case

HRANA – The Ahvaz Revolutionary Court has sentenced political prisoners Masoud Jamei, Alireza Merdasi, and Farshad Etemadifar each to two death sentences and one year in prison. In the same case, the court handed down a combined 27 years of imprisonment to Saman Hormatnejad and Davoud Hormatnejad.

Branch 1 of the Ahvaz Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Adibimehr, issued the verdicts and formally delivered them to the defendants on July 11. Judge Adibimehr convicted Jamei, Merdasi, and Etemadifar of corruption on earth (efsad fel-arz), membership in rebel groups, and propaganda against the regime, sentencing each to two executions and one year behind bars. He also sentenced Hormatnejad and Hormatnejad to 12 and 15 years in prison, respectively, on similar charges.

According to the court rulings, membership in the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK) was cited as the basis for the charges. This case constitutes one of the harshest security-related verdicts issued in Khuzestan province in recent months.

A source familiar with the case, who spoke to HRANA on condition of anonymity due to security concerns, stated: “These individuals have spent nearly two years in pre-trial detention in a state of uncertainty. During this time, they were denied access to legal representation and adequate medical care. The verdicts were issued despite clear violations of fair trial standards. The confessions attributed to the defendants were obtained under coercion and in inhumane conditions.”

Farshad Etemadifar, Saman Hormatnejad, and Davoud Hormatnejad were arrested by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence on June 16, 2023. Masoud Jamei and Alireza Mordasi were also arrested by security forces in Ahvaz on August 1, 2023, and transferred to Sheyban Prison.

Following these arrests, Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), published a report claiming the detainees were connected to the “Monafeqin network” (a term used by the Islamic Republic to refer to the MEK) and were planning “sabotage operations” in Khuzestan, Fars, and Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad provinces.

Farshad Etemadifar is from Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, while Masoud Jamei and Alireza Merdasi (also known as Hamidavi) are residents of Ahvaz. Masoud Jamei, 47, suffers from liver disease and stomach cancer. His health condition in prison is critical, and he urgently needs treatment in specialized medical facilities outside the prison. Before his arrest, he worked for the National Iranian Oil Company. In March 2025, he, along with his wife Zeinab Hezbapour and children Nahid, Dalal, and Roghayeh Jamei, was tried in the Bavi Revolutionary Court on charges related to alleged connections with an opposition group.

Six Months On, No Word From Detained British Couple in Iran

HRANA – Joe Bennet, the son of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, the British couple arrested in Iran about six months ago on espionage charges, has voiced concern over his parents’ situation, saying they have had no contact with him since their detention.

According to HRANA, quoting BBC Persian, Bennet said he learned of his parents’ arrest roughly six months ago and has not heard their voices since. He added that, based on what he has been told, his father and mother are being held “in a three-by-three-metre cell.”

In late February, Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir stated that the couple had been arrested by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence agents and were accused of “espionage.” The family rejects the allegation.

On February 13, 2025, the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office of Kerman Province announced in a statement that Hugo Shorter, the British ambassador to Iran, met with the two security detainees at the prosecutor’s office in the provincial capital.

The 52-year-old couple were detained in Kerman about six months ago. They had entered Iran on a round-the-world motorcycle trip and intended to travel on to Pakistan after a few days.

Iranian authorities have arrested numerous foreign nationals in recent years on charges such as espionage or cooperating with hostile states. While some have been released after prolonged negotiations, human-rights organizations and several Western governments accuse Tehran of using these detentions as political leverage—an accusation Iranian officials consistently deny.

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Raquel Ataeian, Baha’i Citizen, Arrested by Security Forces

HRANA News Agency – On Tuesday, July 1, Raquel Ataeian, a Baha’i citizen residing in Qaemshahr, was arrested at her home by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location. Agents also confiscated several personal items belonging to her and her family.

The arrest was carried out by seven IRGC Intelligence agents who presented a judicial warrant before detaining Ms. Ataeian and searching her home.

A source close to the family confirmed the incident, telling HRANA: “This morning, seven IRGC Intelligence agents arrived at Ms. Ataeian’s residence with a judicial warrant. During the search, they seized religious books, mobile phones, and laptops belonging to her and her family.”

As of the time of this report, no information has been released about the charges against Ms. Ataeian, the reasons for her arrest, or her whereabouts.

Raquel Ataeian has previously faced security-related harassment due to her Baha’i faith.

Over the past decade, the Iranian Bahá’í community has been disproportionately targeted by Iran’s security forces and judiciary—more than any other minority group. In the past three years, an average of 72 percent of the reports on religious rights violations collected by HRANA have documented the Iranian regime’s repression of the Bahá’í community.

Widespread Arrests: 13 Citizens Detained Across Four Cities in Iran

HRANA News Agency – In recent days, security and law enforcement forces have arrested 13 citizens in the cities of Astara, Urmia, Mahabad, and Rudsar, with some transferred to undisclosed locations.

According to Mehr News Agency, Jalaleddin Javanmardi, the police chief of Rudsar, announced today the arrest of five individuals in the city. He stated that the arrests were made over allegations of “collaborating with Israel on social media,” “insulting religious sanctities,” and “disturbing public opinion.”

Javanmardi, detailing the case, said that the police acted in response to online posts insulting religious sanctities and deceased IRGC commanders, sharing pro-Israel clips, and publishing offensive content against Iranian officials.

He added that the detainees include a 52-year-old woman and four men aged 31, 39, 40, and 41, who were arrested in Rahimabad, Kelachay, and the central district of Rudsar County. All were transferred to a police station and referred to the judiciary after case files were opened.

ILNA also reported the arrest of four citizens in Astara, quoting the city’s police chief, Morteza Ahadi. Ahadi said the arrests took place on Friday, June 27, on charges such as “espionage” and “propaganda against the regime.”

He added that the detainees, two men and two women from western provinces, were arrested along with digital evidence. Their phones allegedly contained photos and videos from Astara and other cities, which were reportedly sent to opposition networks. They had also applied for asylum in European countries.

On June 25, 2025, security forces arrested a citizen in Urmia. Kurdpa identified the individual as Alireza Khaledi, 22, a resident of Hasanabad village in the Sumay Baradost region. Security agents reportedly detained Mr. Khaledi without presenting a judicial warrant and transferred him to an undisclosed location.

Reports also indicate that on June 24, another citizen was arrested in Urmia by security forces. Kolbar News identified him as Bakhtiar Azizi, a resident of the Dizaj area. According to the report, security agents also arrested him without a court order. On the same day, two more individuals—Afshin Azizi and Kako Azizi—were also detained in Urmia.

Kolbar News further reported the arrests of two additional citizens about ten days ago. Authorities transferred both to an undisclosed location. They were identified as Hazhar Asadpour, 27, an employee of the Red Crescent, and Keyvan Ashtab, 29, an emergency medical technician at Mahabad Hospital.

As of now, there is no information regarding the whereabouts or charges against these individuals.

Kourosh Jalil Sentenced to Over Two Years in Prison

HRANA News Agency – Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Yasuj has sentenced Kourosh Jalil, a resident of Yasuj, to two years, one month, and one day in prison.

According to the verdict, the court imposed ten months for “propaganda against the regime” and one year, three months, and one day for “insulting the Supreme Leader and the founder of the Islamic Republic.”

Jalil announced the verdict in a public post, stating that the IRGC Intelligence Organization had filed the complaint that led to his prosecution.

Earlier, Branch 1 of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office of Boyer-Ahmad indicted him on charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “spreading falsehoods.” His preliminary hearing, alongside two other citizens, took place on April 29, 2025.

The Ministry of Intelligence arrested Jalil in May 2024 and released him on bail two months later in July.

In a separate case, another court sentenced Jalil to three years in prison for “insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic,” “unauthorized assembly,” “insulting Islamic sanctities,” “insulting the Supreme Leader,” and “propaganda against the regime.”

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

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

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

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

Geographic Scope and Course of Events

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

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

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

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

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

The Latest Casualty and Damage Figures

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

▫️Civilians:
Killed: 417
Injured: 2,072

▫️Military personnel:
Killed: 318
Injured: 256

▫️Unspecified:
Killed: 319
Injured: 2,148

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

Israeli Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Israeli Attacks on Iran’s Military Infrastructure

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

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

Arrests and Crackdown on Citizens

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

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

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

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

Security-Related Arrests

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Legislative Proposals to Increase Penalties

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

Communication Disruptions

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

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

International Reactions: Global Consensus on Restraint and Concern over Escalation

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

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

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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