17 March 2026 :
March 16, 2026 - IRAN. Hrana Report on 17th day of war
Increase in Civilian Casualties
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 minors)
- 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.
1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours
In the last 24 hours, incidents were reported across multiple provinces, reflecting a geographically dispersed pattern of hostilities. In a large portion of the incidents, the method/type of attack has not yet been confirmed and has been recorded as “undetermined.” In cases where the attack type was identifiable, airstrikes and drone attacks were reported.
Preliminary analysis shows that Tehran Province, having endured 65% of the total attacks carried out, ranks first among the provinces targeted. Alborz Province, with 5%, and Sistan and Baluchestan Province, with 4%, follow in the next positions. Fars and Markazi provinces are ranked after them.
2. List of Objectives Reported Hit
In the past 24 hours, the recorded attacks have damaged 36 distinct objectives or facilities. These include a range of different types of targets. In some cases, damage caused by nearby strikes or secondary consequences of the attacks has also been reported.
Examples of targets recorded over the past 24 hours:
- Military facilities in the Kuh-e Laki area (Chabahar)
- Air Force Base – District 13 (Tehran)
- Peykanshahr Basij Base (Tehran)
- Tharallah IRGC Headquarters (Shiraz)
- Mehrabad Airport (Tehran)
For a number of the listed targets, the exact nature of the target (civilian/military/dual-use) is still under review, and classifications may be revised as additional information becomes available.
2.1. Facilities Protected Under International Humanitarian Law:
Under international humanitarian law, medical facilities, educational institutions, humanitarian facilities, religious sites, and emergency service centers are among the many objects that maintain special protected status and are afforded special protection. In the past 24 hours, HRANA has preliminarily recorded the following cases:
- Desalination facility (Nikshahr)
- Electricity Department building (Tehran)
- Shahed Imam Reza School (Khomein)
- An eight-story residential building on Zarafshan Street (Tehran)
- Ten residential buildings destroyed following an airstrike (Tehran)
In the past 24 hours, at least 21 civilians, including one child, have been killed, and 31 civilians have been injured. All classifications are preliminary and may be updated if new information becomes available
4. Military Casualties
During the reporting period, four military personnel were killed. Military casualties are generally reported in the context of attacks on Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases. Where possible, organizational affiliation and operational context are being assessed; however, not all details have yet been independently verified.
In some incidents, individuals have been killed in the vicinity of military targets; however, their official status has not yet been definitively determined. These cases remain under review, and if reliable information indicating a different status becomes available, the classification may be revised accordingly.
It is believed that military casualties are significantly higher than the figures reported in these reports. However, due to the sensitive nature of military information and the limited access of human rights groups and media to locations where military forces are present, this section largely reflects reports of senior officers or military personnel who were present in urban areas.
5. Confirmed but Unspecified Casualties
At the time of publication, 9 deaths and 1 injury reported in the past 24 hours remain classified as undetermined. This means that HRANA has not yet been able to determine with sufficient certainty whether these individuals were civilians or military personnel.
Burials: Today, 12 burials resulting from attacks in previous days have been recorded.
A Note on HRANA Methodology
Note that, in line with HRANA policy, this report reflects only incidents that occurred within the territorial borders of Iran.
The information contained in this report is compiled through HRANA’s established documentation network. Data is collected from a combination of field reports, local contacts, medical and emergency sources, civil society networks, and open source materials, including publicly available images, videos, and official statements where relevant. Each reported incident is logged and assessed through an internal review process before publication.
Given the evolving nature of hostilities, information is gathered on a rolling basis and reflects the status of documentation at the time of publication.
The figures presented in this report may not reflect the full scope of harm. Ongoing hostilities, damage to infrastructure, communication disruptions, restricted access to affected areas, and security risks for sources may limit the ability to document incidents comprehensively.
Delays in medical reporting, difficulties in confirming identities, and restricted access to certain provinces may result in temporary undercounting. As access improves or additional evidence emerges, casualty figures and incident classifications may be revised accordingly.
HRANA remains committed to transparency, methodological rigor, and the continual updating of its findings as new verified information becomes available.
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