At Least 220 Citizens Arrested Across Various Provinces

HRANA – Domestic media have reported the arrest of at least 220 citizens across several provinces in Iran, including Tehran, Alborz, Hamedan, and West Azerbaijan.

According to Fars News Agency, 75 citizens were arrested in Alborz Province. The IRGC in Alborz stated that these individuals were “key elements linked to anti-regime groups.” The report claims that they had sent images of projectile impacts on locations and arrests of individuals to foreign media outlets. It also alleges that some of them were involved in insulting the Supreme Leader, online activities, and connecting to satellite internet.

Meanwhile, Tasnim News Agency released a video report showing the arrest of several citizens. In the footage, eight individuals are seen being detained in Tehran. The forced confessions of two of them were also broadcast, although it is unclear under what circumstances these statements were obtained. The report claims that these individuals were in contact with opposition groups and intended to carry out related activities.

Additionally, according to Tasnim, agents of the Ministry of Intelligence arrested at least 111 citizens in operations across 26 provinces. These individuals have been accused of supporting opposition groups and maintaining connections with foreign countries.

Furthermore, four citizens in Hamedan and West Azerbaijan provinces were arrested on charges of “espionage and sending the locations of headquarters, equipment, and troop deployments to the enemy.” Another 21 individuals, accused of “sending information and images to foreign media,” were also identified and detained.

According to Jamaran, one citizen was arrested by security forces in Valiasr Square. The reason for his arrest was reported to be the alleged throwing of an explosive object.

These reports did not disclose the identities of the detainees or their place of detention.

Since February 28, 2026, Iranian territory has been targeted by military attacks by Israel and the United States. For further details, you can refer to HRANA’s report published last night on the eighteenth day since the beginning of these attacks.

Six Citizens Arrested by Security Forces

HRANA – Sasan Chamanara and Parastoo Chamanara in Ilam; Sobhan Azizi and Omid Khorshidi in Saqqez; Davood Ganji, a gamer and computer programmer, in Neyshabur; and Pejman Zare, a Baha’i citizen, in Shiraz were arrested on different dates. Meanwhile, Yaser Rahmani-Rad, a general practitioner, was released from Khorramabad Prison on bail.

Based on reports received by HRANA, yesterday Sasan Chamanara and Parastoo Chamanara were arrested by security forces in Ilam and transferred to an undisclosed location. In addition, on March 14, Davood Ganji, a gamer and computer programmer in Nishapur, was arrested. A Baha’i resident of Shiraz, Pejman Zare, was also arrested at his home by security forces on March 15.

Separately, the Kurdpa news agency reported that two citizens, Sobhan Azizi and Omid Khorshidi, were arrested in Saqqez on March 14.

At the time of writing, no information is available regarding the reasons for the arrests, the detainees’ whereabouts, or the charges brought against them.

Additionally, Yaser Rahmani-Rad, a general practitioner, was released from Khorramabad Prison on Wednesday, March 11, on bail. He had previously been arrested on February 9 by the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Khorramabad in connection with the nationwide protests. He faces charges of spreading falsehoods with the intent to disturb public opinion and propaganda against the state.

Among these individuals, Yaser Rahmani-Rad and Sasan Chamanara have previously faced security-related actions due to their activities.

It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began on Sunday, December 28, in Tehran, and after two days expanded beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, the protests became one of the largest waves of demonstrations in recent years. Following the crackdown on the protests by law enforcement and security forces, thousands of people were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security institutions. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” which documents the first fifty days after the start of Iran’s nationwide protests.

Day 17 of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Increase in Civilian Casualties

HRANA– In the last 24 hours, and as of March 16, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 243 attacks across 117 incidents in 17 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 66 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). Reports today indicate that 65% of the attacks have been concentrated on Tehran Province.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 16, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 21 civilians were killed and 31 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: 1,351 people (including at least 207 children)

• Military fatalities: 1126 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 622 people

Note on Official Statements: Alongside HRANA’s independent reporting, several aggregated figures from official sources were also reported today by state-affiliated media, including:

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed in a statement that more than 6,000 locations in Iran have so far been targeted by U.S. warplanes.

Tavakoli, head of Tehran Emergency Services, said in a televised interview: “Since the beginning of the war, we have had 5,700 injured and 503 killed.” The figures appear to be limited to Tehran.

Government spokesperson Mohajerani, during a press conference, stated: “The number of women killed in the Ramadan War has reached 226, while 3,002 women have been injured. Two pregnant mothers were also killed.”

Since these figures are presented in aggregate form and cannot be precisely matched with specific incidents, they have not been included in the event-based calculations used in HRANA’s independent reporting in this overview. They are mentioned here solely as a record of official statements.

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Over 500 People Arrested for Sending Information to Media Outlets About the War

HRANA – The Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Law Enforcement Force announced the arrest of 500 citizens. Ahmadreza Radan, without specifying the locations of these arrests, claimed that the individuals were detained for sending information to and communicating with foreign media outlets. In a separate development, the Public Relations Office of the IRGC Quds Base in Gilan Province announced the arrest of four citizens in Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, alleging that they were affiliated with opposition groups.

According to Fars News Agency, the Commander-in-Chief of the country’s Law Enforcement Force announced the arrest of 500 citizens. Ahmadreza Radan claimed that 250 of the 500 detainees were among individuals with “significant cases” who had been in contact with certain groups and foreign media outlets and had provided information and identified certain targets, thereby facilitating attacks on them. He also alleged that these individuals had attempted to disrupt public order.

Fars also reported that four citizens were arrested in Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh. In a statement regarding these individuals, the Public Relations Office of the IRGC Quds Base in Gilan Province claimed that they were affiliated with opposition groups and had been arrested in the city.

The reports did not provide further details, including the identities of those arrested or the locations where they are being held.

Since February 28, Iranian territory has been targeted by military attacks by Israel and the United States. For more information, you can refer to HRANA’s report on the sixteenth day after the start of these attacks, published last night.

Day 16 of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Over 450 Attacks Recorded

HRANA– In the last 24 hours, and as of March 15, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 454 attacks across 165 incidents in 16 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 49 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). Today’s reports indicate that after a one-day pause, Tehran Province has once again returned to the top of the list of provinces exposed to attacks, accounting for 48% of the total.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 15, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 11 civilians were killed and 22 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: 1,330 people (including at least 206 children)

• Military fatalities: 1122 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 613 people

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Day 15 of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Attacks on Isfahan

HRANA– In the last 24 hours, and as of March 14, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 285 attacks across 94 incidents in 18 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 30 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). While Tehran had experienced the highest volume of attacks since the start of the war, the largest number of attacks today were carried out in Isfahan.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 14, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 24 civilians were killed and four 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: 1,319 people (including at least 206 children)

• Military fatalities: 1122 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 599 people

Note on Official Statements: Alongside HRANA’s independent reporting, an aggregated official figure was also reported today in Iran’s state media:

The head of Kurdistan Province’s Emergency Medical Services stated: “In the American–Zionist attack on the province, 112 people were killed. Following these attacks, 969 Kurdish citizens were injured and received medical treatment. Currently, 27 individuals are hospitalized in general wards and 5 in intensive care units (ICU).”

Since these figures are presented in aggregate form and cannot be precisely matched with specific incidents, they have not been included in the event-based calculations used in HRANA’s independent reporting in this overview. They are mentioned here solely as a record of official statements.

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At Least 90 Citizens Arrested in Various Provinces in Connection with the War

HRANA –Security authorities announced that a total of 90 individuals have been arrested in various provinces on charges of “anti-security” activities.

According to HRANA, citing Fars News Agency, the Public Security Police (FARAJA) reported the arrest of 54 citizens. In the statement, without specifying where the arrests took place, authorities claimed that the detainees intended to act as leaders in organizing street protests and damaging citizens’ property. It was further stated that at the time of arrest, 11 of these individuals opened fire on police officers, and several firearms and ammunition were seized from them.

FARAJA described these individuals as “monarchists” and claimed that two of them had sent the geographic coordinates of important locations to the intelligence services of countries involved in the war.

In another report, the news agency stated that 13 citizens in Qom Province were arrested by IRGC forces in the province on charges of “security-related” activities. Three Starlink satellite devices were confiscated from them.

According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) News Agency, the Ministry of Intelligence also announced the arrest of 23 citizens in the provinces of Mazandaran, Razavi Khorasan, and Khuzestan.

The Ministry of Intelligence stated that 10 individuals were arrested in Mazandaran, 10 in Razavi Khorasan, and 3 citizens in Khuzestan. The reported reason for the arrest of 20 of these individuals was sending images of military locations and economic infrastructure to countries involved in the war.

Regarding the three individuals arrested in Khuzestan, the report claimed that they had carried out armed attacks against security forces and public places in recent days.

The reports did not provide information about the identities or places of detention of these individuals.

Since February 28, 2026, Iran has been subjected to a series of military attacks carried out by Israel and the United States. For further details, readers can refer to HRANA’s report, which provides a statistical overview of the war and its consequences.

Report on the Arrest of Several Individuals in Fars and Lorestan Provinces

HRANA – The deputy commander of the Law Enforcement Forces in Fars Province announced that a citizen was arrested for setting up a network in several provinces across the country to sell unfiltered internet via Starlink. Meanwhile, IRGC Intelligence reported the arrest of several citizens in Fars Province for what it described as “sending images to a foreign-based media outlet.” The Lorestan Police Information Center also announced that seven citizens in the province were arrested on charges of espionage.

According to Mehr News Agency, a citizen was arrested in Shiraz. Regarding the case, the deputy commander of the Fars Provincial Police stated that the 37-year-old citizen was arrested for establishing a network across several provinces in order to sell unfiltered internet via Starlink. The individual’s Starlink device and related equipment were also discovered and confiscated.

In a separate development, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) News Agency published a statement from the IRGC Intelligence announcing that several citizens in Fars Province were arrested for “sending images to a foreign-based media outlet.”

The statement claimed that the individuals were collecting images on the social media platform Telegram under the title “Leon” and sending them to the Iran International network. It alleged that by broadcasting these images they intended to provoke public opinion and incite unrest in the streets. The organization also described the detainees as being connected to one of the groups opposed to the government.

According to Fars News Agency, the Lorestan Police Information Center reported the arrest of seven citizens in the province on charges of espionage. According to the statement, the individuals had taken photographs of certain locations.

Although countering espionage is not considered a violation of human rights, given the Iranian government’s record of instrumentally using such accusations to confront political opponents, these kinds of claims, particularly when details and the judicial process remain unclear—are consistently viewed with skepticism.

The reports did not mention the date of the arrests or the identities of the detainees.

Since February 28, Iranian territory has been targeted by military attacks carried out by Israel and the United States. For more information, see HRANA’s report on the thirteenth day following the start of these attacks, published last night.

Day Eleven of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Tragedy on Resalat Highway

HRANA– In the last 24 hours, and as of March 10, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 202 attacks across 106 incidents in 19 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 53 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). Today’s reports indicate that in addition to Tehran, central and southern regions of Iran were also targeted by the attacks. Among the most tragic events of the day was an attack on an intersection along Tehran’s Resalat Highway, which resulted in the killing and injury of a large number of civilians.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 10, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 17 civilians were killed and 19 civilians injured. Additionally, eight deaths have been recorded for which the classification (civilian or military) is not specified in the available data. To avoid potential misclassification, these cases are presented in this report under the category of “unspecified.”

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: 1,262 people (including at least 200 children)

• Military fatalities: 190 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 335 people

This remainder of this report provides a preliminary analytical overview of documented incidents over the past 24 hours. All figures and classifications are based on information available at the time of publication. As verification continues and more information becomes available, casualty figures and classifications may be updated.

Note on Official Statements: Alongside the independent reports published by the HRANA, several aggregated official statistics were also recorded today from Iran’s state media, including the following:

Day 7 of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Relentless Explosions in Tehran

HRANA – In the last 24 hours, and as of March 6, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 664 attacks across 136 incidents in 28 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 25 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). The recent attacks are estimated to be several times greater than in previous days and, geographically, have spread across the entire country, although the main focus of the attacks remains on Tehran and western Iran.

Based on information verified today, HRANA has recorded 4 civilian deaths and 9 civilian injuries. Two deaths have also been recorded; however, their classification (civilian/military) is not specified. Therefore, to avoid classification errors, they are presented in this report under the category of “unspecified.”

The aggregated data from the beginning of the conflict on February 28 until the time of publication of this report are as follows. It should be noted that these figures should be considered minimum estimates.

• Civilian fatalities: 1,172 (including at least 194 children)

• Military fatalities: 176

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 284