Over 650 dead in Iran as Israeli airstrikes continue, NGO reports
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At least 657 people have been killed in Iran due to Israeli airstrikes since June 13, according to data released by a US-based non-governmental organization.
The toll includes both civilians and members of Iran’s security forces.
The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), which operates under the Human Rights Activists NGO originally founded in Iran in 2005, reported that 263 civilians have died in the strikes so far. Among them, the organisation confirmed the identities of over 20 children, most of whom were located in Tehran.
Additionally, HRANA documented the deaths of 164 military personnel. The remaining 230 individuals killed have not yet been confirmed as either civilians or security force members. The NGO also stated that more than 2,000 people—both civilians and security forces—have been wounded as of early Friday.
The strikes have reportedly impacted 21 of Iran’s 31 provinces.
HRANA, which moved its operations to the United States due to government pressure in Iran, publishes multiple daily updates on human rights abuses within the country.
Israel has maintained that its ongoing military campaign is focused on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons—an objective that Tehran firmly denies.
Iranian authorities last issued an official casualty update on Sunday, stating that 224 people had been killed, including top military officers, nuclear scientists, and civilians. A revised figure has not yet been released.
Meanwhile, retaliatory strikes launched by Iran have also caused significant destruction in Israel. Local officials report that at least 25 people have died and hundreds more have been injured in Israel since the conflict began.