In the first six days of Israeli military attacks on Iran, the human toll has reached 1,968, including 639 dead and 1,329 injured across 21 provinces. Today’s attacks focused on civilian areas and infrastructure in Tehran and other Iranian cities.
According to Kolbarnews, today, Thursday, June 19, 2025, marks the seventh day of the war between Israel and Iran. Based on the published statistics, at least 1,968 people have been recorded as casualties in the first six days, 639 killed and 1,329 wounded, across various parts of Iran. These figures are based on compiled data from non-governmental sources, volunteer networks, and field reports. Among the dead, 263 were civilians, 154 were military personnel, and 222 had an unknown status. The injured include 335 civilians, 126 military personnel, and 868 individuals with unverified identities.
Just on Wednesday, June 18, at least 10 more people were killed. The targeted areas included the provinces of Tehran, Zanjan, Fars, Isfahan, Kermanshah, Khuzestan, Ilam, Qom, Gilan, Mazandaran, Alborz, and East Azerbaijan. Tehran topped the list of targets. Neighborhoods such as Pirouzi, District 18, Lavizan, Vanak, Chitgar, Nobonyad, Punak, Aghdasieh, Jordan, Afsarieh, and Shahran were directly hit by missiles or drones. Targets included military centers, bases, airports, centrifuge workshops, petrochemical complexes, and nuclear research facilities.
Alongside damage to military infrastructure, civilian infrastructure was also severely affected. Medical centers, fuel stations, food storage warehouses, and municipal service institutions in many areas have been crippled. According to the spokesperson of the Red Crescent, by noon on Tuesday alone, 145 people had been taken to hospitals and 75 treated on-site. The Ministry of Health also announced that 1,800 people were injured in the first four days of the conflict. Official data still significantly diverge from independent sources. For example, Ali Mousavi, Iran’s ambassador to London, reported a total casualty figure close to 1,500, without providing detailed breakdowns.
Since the start of the conflict, at least 21 provinces have come under attack. On the sixth day, a new list of targeted cities was announced, including Shiraz, Abhar, Hamedan, Tabriz, Ilam, Qazvin, Ahvaz, Dezful, Robat Karim, Bushehr, Kermanshah, Shahriar, Parand, Shahroud, and Varamin. In several cities, including Tehran, Tabriz, Karaj, and Ilam, air defenses engaged incoming projectiles. The national air defense command stated that 61 drones and cruise missiles have been intercepted and destroyed since the beginning of the conflict.
Simultaneously with physical attacks, cyberattacks have also intensified. On Wednesday, June 18, NetBlocks reported that internet access had been almost entirely cut off nationwide. The Ministry of Communications confirmed the restrictions, citing security reasons. Live broadcasts of state TV were disrupted, and some citizens reported receiving suspicious messages with malicious links. Additionally, a cyberattack on the Nobitex cryptocurrency platform resulted in the theft of $90 million worth of digital assets.
On the same day, multiple arrests were reported. State media announced the arrest of 21 individuals for online activities. Including these, the total number of people arrested in the past six days has reached 160. Charges include espionage, drone deployment, collaboration with Israel, and the production of military equipment. Among those arrested were 18 Afghan nationals, detained in Mashhad for allegedly building drones.
As the Israeli-Iranian attacks continue, human rights organizations have once again emphasized the need for both sides to comply with international humanitarian law. The principles of precaution, proportionality, and distinction between civilian and military targets must be upheld. The rising civilian casualties, destruction of public infrastructure, and disruptions to medical and relief networks have raised serious concerns about the legitimacy of the military actions by both parties. As military tensions persist, the casualty numbers and the human and social dimensions of the crisis are expanding at an unprecedented scale.
