On the twelfth day of Israeli attacks on Iran, and coinciding with the beginning of an official ceasefire, statistics reveal the extent of the human catastrophe and widespread destruction. So far, 26 provinces have been targeted, 1,054 people killed, and 4,476 wounded. A total of 823 citizens have been arrested on security-related charges.
According to Kolbarnews, during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, 26 Iranian provinces experienced bombings or drone and missile strikes. On the final day alone, the provinces of Tehran, Fars, Gilan, Alborz, and West Azerbaijan were attacked. According to the governor of Tehran, 12 locations in the province were struck in the early hours of the day. Official casualty figures released by the Ministry of Health, the Red Crescent, and provincial officials by noon on June 23, report 610 dead and 4,746 wounded out of 5,356 affected individuals. Among the dead are at least 49 women, two pregnant mothers, and 13 children. 971 people remain hospitalized, and 687 surgeries have been performed. According to the Iranian Medical Council, five healthcare workers have died and 20 others have been injured. The health minister stated that 95% of the fatalities were caused by building collapses.
Based on independent and non-governmental sources, the total number of deaths is reported at 1,054 comprising 417 civilians, 318 military personnel, and 319 individuals with unidentified status. Of the 4,476 injured, 2,072 are civilians, 256 are military personnel, and 2,148 are unclassified. In total, 5,530 people have suffered human losses. In Gilan province, an attack on Astaneh Ashrafieh killed 16 and wounded 33. In Tehran, over 120 residential units have been completely destroyed.
On Tuesday, June 23, strikes severely damaged Tehran’s Motahari and Labbafi-Nejad burn hospitals, forcing the evacuation of patients due to security threats. In total, 7 hospitals, 9 ambulances, 4 health units, and 6 emergency centers have been damaged. Attacks on civilian areas continued in the cities of Rasht, Karaj, Urmia, Astaneh Ashrafieh, Lahijan, Shiraz, Babol, Tabriz, and Tehran. An attack on Evin Prison led to the mass transfer of inmates to Greater Tehran Prison. Families report prisoners are held in overcrowded and inadequate conditions.
The 26 provinces directly attacked from June 12 to June 23, during the 12-day war, include: 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.
Beyond the physical damage, security conditions have severely deteriorated. So far, 286 citizens have been arrested for social media activity, and 537 for security-related charges totaling 823 arrests. Detainees include Baha’is, researchers, social media activists, and those accused of espionage. In Kermanshah alone, 115 individuals were arrested, 54 of whom were later released on bail. In Hamedan, 24 espionage-related cases have been opened, with 6 arrests. In Tehran, 6 individuals have been arrested on charges of collaboration with Mossad.
Alongside arrests, the issuance and execution of judicial rulings have accelerated. The Iranian Parliament has approved an emergency bill to intensify punishment for espionage charges. The judiciary spokesperson stated that the new law removes previous limitations on rapid prosecution.
Meanwhile, the internet disruption that began on the eighth day of war has now entered its seventh day. According to reports, Telegram may soon be unblocked, but WhatsApp is expected to remain permanently banned. Citizens continue to rely on VPNs for everyday communication. The Ministry of Communications claims the internet shutdown is aimed at preventing espionage via domestic networks. This disruption has affected banking, education, and healthcare services across many regions. Human rights organizations have warned against the restriction of free information flow during wartime.
In addition to civilian targets, on Tuesday, June 23, the Israeli military also struck the Parchin missile base and the IRGC joint command headquarters at Tehran’s Kolahdouz Square. These attacks occurred just before the official ceasefire and caused substantial damage to military equipment.
In total, after twelve days of conflict, Iran faces a new phase of crisis, with over 1,054 dead, 4,476 injured, 823 detained, widespread destruction of critical infrastructure, hospitals, schools, homes, and a digital communications blackout leaving behind ongoing human, economic, and political consequences.
